- NBC/NBC News obtained audio of a July 4 call from friends of 18-year-old Nolan Wells to a private towing company, in which they urgently say, "We're sinking. Can you all please come?"
- Wells was found dead two days after the Horn Island, Mississippi outing, and the new audio has renewed questions about what happened.
- The coverage by TODAY has sparked renewed conversation about boating safety, emergency response times, and how rescues are handled.
The news, distilled into what matters.
Get the full experience in the app — topics, comments, and audio summaries.