Nolan Wells Not First Person to Drown Off Horn Island Coast, Local Says - TMZ
Local boat operators suggest that the waters off Horn Island are notoriously dangerous due to strong currents, potentially explaining the drowning death of Nolan Wells. The family's attorney remains skeptical of the official drowning narrative, citing distrust in local authorities.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing tensions regarding trust in law enforcement in the American South and the dangers of local geography.
Nolan Wells' family may not be convinced he drowned off the coast of Horn Island ... but some of the area locals say they wouldn't be surprised -- because the waters have claimed other lives.
Here's the deal ... NBC News spoke to several people who regularly visit the area -- all anonymously due to the media scrutiny around the mysterious case -- including a boat operator who gave a rundown on the area's current.
The boat operator said, "I know people that have grown up out there that have died out there. It’ll humble you very quick. I don’t care what kind of shape you’re in. Those currents can get you, and before you even realize you’re in trouble, you’re gone.”
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