Mississippi gov blames activists in Nolan Wells case for ‘stoking division’

"Local Authorities Launch Investigation into Mysterious Disappearance of 18-Year-Old Wells on Gulf Coast Boat Trip. An 18-year-old Wells vanished without a trace on July 4 after joining friends on a boat trip to Horn Island, a remote barrier island off Mississippi's Gulf Coast. The disappearance has sent shockwaves through the local community, with authorities scrambling to piece together the events of that fateful day. As the search for Wells continues, investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, with the possibility of foul play or a tragic accident still very much a concern. The case has raised questions about safety measures in place for recreational boaters and the challenges of searching the vast waters and islands of the Gulf Coast."

Wells, 18, disappeared July 4 after joining friends on a boat trip to Horn Island, a barrier island off Mississippi's Gulf Coast.