María Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, a 21-year-old woman, died after falling approximately 40 meters from the Skeleton Bridge in Limeira, São Paulo state, during a rope jump activity. Three instructors were arrested on homicide charges after authorities discovered she was not properly secured. A viral video showing an instructor jumping with a child has sparked outrage across social media.
A witness to the tragic bungee jumping accident in Limeira, São Paulo, has come forward with chilling testimony. The nurse attempted to resuscitate 21-year-old María Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas after she plummeted to the ground when instructors launched her without a safety rope attached.
Outrage grows after discovery that the instructor responsible for María Eduarda's death at Skeleton Bridge in Limeira had recorded himself performing jumps with a child, while reports reveal the 21-year-old was launched without being properly secured. Three instructors remain detained for homicide with eventual intent.
María Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas died instantly after falling 40 meters during an extreme sport activity. Three instructors have been arrested and charged with homicide. Her mother shared a heartbreaking message demanding justice.
A day of adventure turned into tragedy in Brazil when Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, 21, died after being thrown from a 40-meter bridge during an extreme 'rope jump' activity without her safety harness attached. The incident occurred at the popular Skeleton Bridge in Limeira, São Paulo state. Six people have been detained as authorities investigate.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
