Nolan Wells family attorney says boat distress call from day he disappeared to be reviewed

An 18-year-old named Nolan Wells died, and a boat distress call from the day he disappeared is now being reviewed by experts. The call has led to online speculation and legal claims. His family's attorney is involved in getting experts to examine it.

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Attorney for Nolan Wells' family says experts will review a July 4 boat distress call

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Nolan Wells family attorney says boat distress call from day he disappeared to be reviewed

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Experts to review distress call from day Nolan Wells disappeared, attorney says

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Attorney for Nolan Wells' family says experts to review a boat distress call from day he disappeared

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Attorney for Nolan Wells’ family says experts to review a boat distress call from day he disappeared