21-Year-Old Woman Dies After Safety Rope Allegedly Left Unattached During Brazil Bridge Jump
A 21-year-old woman, Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, died after falling approximately 40 meters during a bridge swing or bungee jump in Limeira, São Paulo, Brazil. Authorities report that staff allegedly failed to attach the safety rope before launching her, leading to the fatal fall. Witnesses shouted warnings as the incident unfolded, and emergency responders confirmed her death at the scene. An investigation is underway, and six people connected to the attraction have been arrested. Maria had shared social media posts about the jump shortly before the accident.