A 21-year-old woman died during an adventure jump at a bridge in Brazil after workers failed to attach her safety rope before releasing her from the platform.
Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas fell approximately 40 meters (131 feet) from the Skeleton Bridge in Limeira, São Paulo state, on June 13, 2026. The incident occurred at a facility operated by Entre Cordas, an adventure activity company.
What Happened
Authorities and witnesses reported that the safety rope was not properly attached before Freitas was released from the platform. Investigators said the equipment failure directly caused the fatal fall.
Video footage of the incident was recorded and is now part of the police investigation. Officials have not publicly released the recording due to its graphic nature.
Investigation and Detentions
Six people were detained in connection with the incident. Police are examining whether organizers failed to follow required safety procedures and protocols.
Investigators are also reviewing whether the adventure activities at the bridge operated legally and under proper oversight. Officials raised questions about the facility’s compliance with safety regulations.
What This Means
The case has drawn attention to safety standards for adventure tourism activities in Brazil. Authorities are determining whether additional regulatory measures are needed for similar operations.
This story has been updated. CNN’s reporting team contributed to this report.
