TRAGIC: Footage has released of the moment the 21-year-old woman was accidentally killed when Entre Cordas workers forgot to attach her safety rope and and threw her off the the “Skeleton Bridge” in Limeira, a city in Brazil’s São Paulo state.
Authorities and witnesses allege that the safety rope was not attached before she was released from the platform, causing her to fall approximately 40 meters (131 feet). The incident was captured on video and is under police investigation.
According to reporting, six people were detained in connection with the incident, and investigators are examining whether organizers failed to follow required safety procedures. Officials have also raised concerns about the legality and oversight of activities conducted at the bridge.
Investigation Details
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Brazil
A 21-year-old woman was killed during an adventure jump in Brazil after a catastrophic safety failure that authorities say may have been entirely preventable.
The victim, identified as Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, died on June 13 while participating in an attraction at the notorious “Skeleton Bridge” (Ponte do Esqueleto) in Limeira, São Paulo state. According to preliminary findings, workers allegedly released her from the platform before her safety rope had been properly attached, causing her to plunge approximately 40 meters (131 feet) to her death.
The horrifying incident was reportedly captured on video and has sparked nationwide outrage, raising serious questions about safety standards and oversight within Brazil’s adventure tourism industry.
Law enforcement officials have launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. Multiple reports indicate that six individuals connected to the operation were detained as authorities examine whether negligence, procedural failures, or violations of safety regulations contributed to the fatal accident.
Investigators are also reviewing whether the activity was legally authorized and whether operators complied with mandatory safety requirements designed to protect participants.
The death of the young woman has sent shockwaves through the local community and across social media, where many have called for stricter regulations and greater accountability for high-risk recreational activities.
As the investigation continues, authorities are working to determine exactly how such a devastating mistake could have occurred and whether criminal charges will ultimately be filed against those responsible.
The case remains under active investigation.
