Body recovered as locals warn of deadly 'washing machine' rip currents near Mississippi coast

Nolan Wells, 18, disappeared July 4 after a boat trip to Horn Island, MS; his body was found July 6. Locals nickname the stretch of water between Horn and Ship Islands the 'washing machine' due to dangerous rip currents, and Cajun Navy officials warned conditions that day were extremely perilous. Authorities say foul play isn’t suspected, an independent autopsy found a head injury but couldn’t determine a cause or manner of death, and a formal autopsy is pending.