14/06/2026 03:33 - Internacionales
Un puente alto de concreto con estructura metálica en un entorno boscoso al atardecer, con cuerdas de seguridad colgando. En primer plano, un arnés de seguridad profesional sobre superficie de concreto, con un entorno natural difuminado en el fondo.
A day that promised adrenaline and adventure ended in tragedy on June 13, 2026, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, a 21-year-old physical education teacher, lost her life after being launched into the void from the Skeleton Bridge (Ponte do Esqueleto) in the city of Limeira, without instructors having properly secured the safety equipment.
The accident occurred around 10:00 AM local time during a rope jump activity (a variant of bungee jumping) organized by private companies. The viaduct, standing between 30 and 40 meters high, is popular among extreme sports enthusiasts in the region.
The instructors gave the signal for the young woman to jump, but no one had verified that the harness was connected to the safety rope. The fatal error was captured in a video circulating on social media, where the scream of horror from those present can be heard when they realized the omission when it was already too late.
The victim worked as a physical education teacher at a gym in Jandira, in the metropolitan area of São Paulo. Her colleagues and the establishment expressed their profound sorrow through a message of condolences.
Context for international readers: While bungee jumping is widely known, rope jumping is a less common variant popular in Brazil.
| Aspect | Bungee Jump | Rope Jump |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | Elastic rope + harness | Static rope + harness |
| Fall | Elastic rebound | Controlled pendulum |
| Typical height | 40-200 meters | 30-100 meters |
| Main risk | Elastomer failure | Harness disconnection |
Both activities require strict safety protocols and double verification of equipment before each jump.
Context: In Brazil, infrastructure like bridges can fall under federal, state, or municipal jurisdiction depending on their purpose and location. This creates bureaucratic complexity for safety enforcement.
The Mayor of Limeira, Murilo Félix, requested accountability and announced the filing of a complaint against Brazil's Federal Government for omission in control and oversight of bridge access.
According to the municipality, since early 2025, they had made requests to federal authorities demanding greater safety measures and maintenance of the viaduct, without receiving a response. The mayor stated that oversight and control of the bridge corresponds exclusively to the Federal Government.
This tragedy reopens the debate about safety protocols in adventure tourism activities. Experts recommend that before making any jump:
Sources: Infobae, CNN Brasil, EFE, Europa Press
Alfredo S. Quiroga
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