Investigation of alleged sexual abuse at camp underway

By Marcus Mcintosh
KCCI
August 03, 2015

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INDIANOLA, Iowa —Authorities are investigating an alleged sexual abuse incident that took place between two camp employees.

Warren County Sheriff’s officials say the alleged incident happened at Camp Wesley Woods, just south of Indianola, on July 31. The victim is an 18-year-old woman and the suspect is an adult man who were both employees of the camp.

Officials said no campers were involved in the incident.

Camp Wesley Woods is a retreat center that is part of the United Methodist Church. The church’s spokesman, Arthur McClanahan, said camper safety is one of the church’s top priority.

"At no time were any campers at risk. Their well-being is paramount. We hold their safety and well-being as a sacred trust,” McClanahan told KCCI.

The Sheriff's Office said the investigation is ongoing.

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