21-year-old dies on 40-metre bridge during bungee jump in Brazil
Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, aged 21, died after being launched from the Skeleton Bridge in Limeira, São Paulo, during a bungee jumping activity. The safety rope was not secured. Six people were detained by police.
21-year-old dies on 40-metre bridge during bungee jump in Brazil
A 21-year-old woman lost her life after falling from a bridge 40 metres high in the city of Limeira, state of São Paulo, Brazil. Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas was taking part in a bungee jumping activity when the safety rope was not correctly attached.
According to information from Protothema, the victim was pushed from the structure known as the Skeleton Bridge without the protective equipment being properly connected. The incident is being investigated by Brazilian authorities as possible criminal negligence.
Local police detained six individuals suspected of involvement in the organisation of the activity. Those responsible for the company promoting the event could face charges of involuntary manslaughter or serious negligence resulting in death.
The case gained international attention after images of the moment were released on social media. The tragedy raises questions about the oversight of adventure activities and the safety of participants in events of this type in Brazil.
Investigations are continuing to determine the exact responsibilities of each of the detained individuals and whether there was a failure in the equipment verification procedure before the jump.
Source: Proto Thema