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18-year-old found dead after vanishing on Fourth of July while hanging out with friends on boat
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Will Polston, Akim Powell , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points An 18-year-old was found dead after going missing during a trip. The missing person was last seen on Horn Island with friends on a boat.
A tragic incident occurred in Mississippi on the Fourth of July. An 18-year-old was found dead after going missing during a trip. The body was discovered by a park ranger, and authorities believe it to be that of the missing individual.
The missing person was last seen on Horn Island with friends on a boat. A search effort was launched after the individual's mother reported them missing late Saturday night. The body was found to match the description of the missing person.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including a statement from the missing person's mother. The investigation and circumstances surrounding the death are not fully described in the available information.
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Category: parks Published: July 6, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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