Body found on Horn Island positively identified as Nolan Wells

Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. confirms that the body found near Horn Island Monday was been identified as Nolan Wells.

According to the coroner, they used dental records to positively identify the body as Nolan’s.

Nolan was reported missing on Saturday, July 4 around 3 p.m. on the island.

Multiple agencies, including local law enforcement, the Cajun Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard, and Gulf Islands National Seashore, joined volunteers in an extensive search effort.

After nearly two days of searching, crews made a discovery, bringing the search to an end.