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Sr. Editor of Race and Equality at CNN. Former journalist and video producer for BBC News. Movie fanatic and bibliophile. ⚡️Views are all mine.

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Nolan Wells’ body was found after a July 4 boat trip. His death has fueled speculation, grief and racial tension

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By Chelsea Bailey Verified, Ryan Young Verified, Elizabeth Wolfe
| Yahoo News New Zealand Verified
Chelsea Bailey, Ryan Young, Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Fri, 10 July 2026 at 10:58 pm UTC 10 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nolan Wells, 18, is seen in this image provided by Jackson County Sheriff's Department. - Jackson County Sheriff's Department On July 4, Nolan Wells set out to celebrate Independence Day on a popular barrier island off Mississippi's Gulf Coast.
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Nolan Wells’ body was found after a July 4 boat trip. His death has fueled speculation, grief and racial tension

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By Chelsea Bailey Verified, Ryan Young Verified, Elizabeth Wolfe
| Madison365
Nolan Wells, 18, is seen in this image provided by Jackson County Sheriff's Department. (Photo: Jackson County Sheriff's Department via CNN Newsource) By Chelsea Bailey, Ryan Young, Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — On July 4, Nolan Wells set out to celebrate Independence Day on a popular barrier island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. In photos from the boat that day, the 18-year-old towers above his friends, his arm casually slung around their shoulders as he smiles for the camera.
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Nolan Wells apareció muerto tras paseo en barco. Su caso aviva la especulación, el dolor y las tensiones raciales en EE.UU.

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By Chelsea Bailey Verified
| WXOW-TV (La Crosse, WI) Verified
Nolan Wells partió el 4 de julio para celebrar el Día de la Independencia en una popular isla barrera frente a la costa del Golfo de Misisipi. En las fotos desde el barco de ese día, el joven de 18 años se alza por encima de sus amigos, con el brazo colgado despreocupadamente sobre sus hombros mientras sonríe para la cámara. Pero también destaca por otra razón: Wells parece ser el único hombre negro del grupo. Esa misma tarde, cuando sus amigos regresaron al muelle, Wells no estaba con ellos.
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