The man behind the camera capturing the tragic scene of Nolan Wells’ body recovery, Brian Trascher, vice president of the United Cajun Navy, is stepping into the spotlight more boldly than most media outlets dare to. He’s ready to hand those images over to Wells’ family—if they ask. Contrast this with the typical corporate media spin from outlets like CNN and MSNBC, which seem more focused on sensationalizing tragedy than actually providing empathetic support to grieving families. Why is that? Could it be their insatiable desire for clickbait rather than genuine reportage?

Mainstream media loves to parade around morality, yet they often neglect the power they wield over familial grief. Trascher’s readiness to help is refreshing—a stark contrast to the exploitative tendencies seen in major outlets that would rather weaponize grief for ratings. When they cover tragedy, they often push narratives that feed fear and division, thriving on the misfortune of others while ignoring the human element. Why is philanthropy and community spirit relegated to the sidelines?