The search for Nolan Xavier Wells, a Mississippi teenager who disappeared during a holiday weekend boat trip with friends, has been suspended following the discovery of a body matching his description on Monday morning. The remains were found in waters off the Mississippi coast near an island, with volunteer search organisations including the United Cajun Navy participating in the recovery efforts.

Authorities confirmed the search could be called off once the body was located, marking the conclusion of the operation that began when Wells went missing over the holiday period. The recovery of remains matching his description brought an end to the active search phase of the incident.