India, July 13 -- One of the friends who claims to have been with Nolan Wells during a Fourth of July excursion to Horn Island in Mississippi has now sharing details of his experience - as Wells' family seeks clarity regarding the circumstances surrounding his death.

In an interview broadcast on Good Morning America on Monday, July 13, Tracestin Shepherd informed ABC News that he and the other youths who participated in the trip have been profoundly affected by Wells' passing, while also enduring significant public scrutiny in the aftermath. "I just know I lost my best friend," Shepherd stated.

The interview comes as authorities persist in their investigation. Wells, an 18-year-old football player, seemingly disappeared from Horn Island...