Fatal Rope Jump Accident in Brazil Due to Missing Safety Rope
On June 13, 2026, 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas died after being pushed off the 40-meter Ponte do Esqueleto bridge in Limeira, Brazil, by rope jumping instructors who failed to attach her safety rope. Video captured the incident, showing onlookers screaming warnings. Three instructors were arrested initially, with three more detained later. A witness reported an employee stealing the victim’s GoPro camera from her body, which remains missing. The case has sparked outrage and discussions about demolishing the bridge.
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Brazilian Police Arrest More Suspects in Fatal Rope Jump; 'Hiding the Corpse' Video Under Scrutiny
Brazilian police have arrested three more suspects in connection with the fatal rope-jumping accident of a 21-year-old woman from the decommissioned Ponte do Esqueleto bridge in São Paulo state on June 13. The victim fell 40 meters after the safety rope was left unattached on the platform. Police chief Andréa Levy stated there are indications digital content was deleted after the accident, and an old video titled 'Hiding the Corpse', filmed by instructors in 2022, is under investigation. The three newly arrested individuals are part of the event team; temporary arrest warrants for five days were issued. The victim's camera, considered key evidence, remains missing—a witness reported an employee removing it from the body after impact. The three instructors arrested on the day of the accident remain in pre-trial detention, claiming they cannot remember who was responsible for securing the rope. The bridge is set to be demolished.
Nachrichten - WELTMystery Surrounds Missing Camera in Fatal Rope Jumping Accident of 21-Year-Old in Brazil
A 21-year-old Brazilian woman, Maria, died after being pushed off the decommissioned Ponte do Esqueleto bridge without a safety rope during a rope jumping event. The incident occurred on June 13, 2026, between Limeira and Cordeirópolis in São Paulo state. Video footage shows three employees carrying her to the edge and throwing her down while the rope remained unfastened. Witness Rafael Goulart reported seeing an employee remove a GoPro camera from the victim's neck strap after the fall, raising suspicions of evidence tampering. The three arrested instructors claimed they could not explain the missing safety gear or the disappearance of the camera footage. The sport is not specifically regulated in Brazil, and there is now discussion about demolishing the bridge. The lawyers for the accused plan to seek release, arguing no intent to cause death.
Nachrichten - WELTBrazil Bungee Jump Death: Employee Allegedly Stole Camera from Dying Woman
New details have emerged about a fatal bungee jump incident in Brazil, where a 21-year-old woman was pushed from the 40-meter-high 'Ponte do Esqueleto' bridge near Limeira without a safety rope. The woman paid 56 euros for the jump and died from the fall. According to a witness, an employee removed the victim's GoPro camera from her neck while she lay dying on the ground, possibly to destroy evidence. The camera has not been found. Police confirmed the camera was recording at the time of the jump. Three employees have been arrested and could face manslaughter charges. A nurse at the scene reported the woman was still alive briefly after the fall, with a weak pulse and dilated pupils. The employees reportedly appeared disoriented after the accident, collected their equipment, and some changed clothes.
Nachrichten - WELTEmployees Forget Rope: Men Push 21-Year-Old Woman to Her Death in Brazil Rope Jumping Accident
A 21-year-old woman died in Brazil after employees of a rope jumping company forgot to attach her safety rope before pushing her off a bridge. The incident occurred in São Paulo state, where the woman fell 40 meters to her death without any restraint. Horrified onlookers shouted 'Guys, the rope!' as the men lifted and pushed her off. Police arrested three men on charges of negligent homicide. The victim had posted a photo of the bridge on Instagram shortly before the accident with the caption: 'Who was the crazy one who made me jump from a bridge???' Rope jumping, an extreme sport invented by American Dan Osman (who died in 1998 at age 35 while rope jumping), uses a less elastic rope than bungee jumping, causing participants to swing rather than bounce. The article notes that older videos show participants wearing a thick safety rope around their waist, which was omitted in this fatal case.
Nachrichten - WELTYoung woman dies in rope jump accident in Brazil; three arrested
A 21-year-old woman, Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, died in a rope jumping accident in Limeira, Brazil, on June 13, 2026. She was thrown from a 40-meter bridge by two instructors without being attached to any safety equipment, as shown in a viral video. The instructors, who were wearing harnesses themselves, launched her 'airplane style' into a 130-foot abyss. An onlooker screamed at them to attach her to a cord. Police arrested three men from the company operating the jumps. An investigation is underway that could lead to murder charges. The victim, who aspired to be a physical education teacher, was buried on June 14. The incident has sparked widespread outrage online, with users calling it a case of extreme negligence.
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