North Carolina Therapy Camp Closed Amid Investigation into Child's Death

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has ordered the closure of Trails Carolina, a therapy wilderness camp, following the death of a 12-year-old boy, with all children removed and placed into state custody.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has shut down Trails Carolina following the death of a 12-year-old boy, placing all children into state custody.
Trails Carolina has been accused of not fully cooperating with the investigation into the boy's death, which is being treated as suspicious.
The camp, which serves children with complex mental health diagnoses, criticized the state's actions as 'reckless' and harmful to the children involved.
Previous incidents and lawsuits have raised concerns about the safety and management of Trails Carolina, including a death in 2014 and allegations of sexual assault.
The cause of the 12-year-old boy's death is still under investigation, with authorities examining the circumstances surrounding his passing.