A shocking update has emerged pertaining to the death of a 21-year-old woman who died after being thrown from a height of more than 125 feet during a bungee-jumping excursion in Brazil, where she was not properly attached to the safety equipment. According to an off-duty nurse who attempted to save her, she remained alive even after striking the ground 130 feet below. The fatal accident occurred on Saturday (June 13, 2026) at Ponte do Esqueleto, or “Skeleton Bridge,” an abandoned structure linking the cities of Limeira and Cordeirópolis in São Paulo state, when the victim was practicing a "rope jump" activity on the Ponte do Esqueleto Trail in Limeira. Employees of the company Entre Cordas, which provides assistance to those practicing the sport, failed to attach the rope that should have secured the young woman, who was then thrown into free fall. Nurse Rayza Dias said that the victim, Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, was alive for a short time when she landed after being thrown off an abandoned bridge without a bungee cord, TMZ reported, citing local news. Dias further claimed that Maria was still conscious when she got to her, and she talked to the young girl, trying to tell her she was going to be OK.Videos of tragic incident surfaced on social media, suspects arrestedVideos showing the final moments before the tragedy occurred surfaced on social media, showing three people pushing her off the bridge and immediately realizing that the safety rope was not attached.According to local media reports, six people were taken to the local police station, of whom three remained in custody. People at the scene reportedly performed CPR until the arrival of the SAMU (Mobile Emergency Care Service) team, but death was confirmed at the scene due to multiple traumas, CNN Brazil reported.An investigation was launched into the tragic incident and officers found two individuals near the victim upon arrival, the outlet reported, citing a police report. The individuals were questioned, but when one of the officers stepped away to assist with the rescue, they fled into a wooded area, prompting a request for backup from additional patrol units. An aircraft was also deployed to aid in the search.Suspects allegedly pushed the victim from the bridge without conducting the necessary checks or ensuring the use of required safety equipment. Available evidence suggests the suspects seemed to have accepted the risk that their actions could result in death, which ultimately occurred. Authorities also noted that the site has a documented history of serious accidents, including previous fatal incidents, raising further concerns about the lack of adequate safety measures.
Woman who died in Brazil Bungee jump tragedy was alive after falling 130 feet below: Shocking claim from nurse who tried saving her
A 21-year-old woman died after being pushed from a 125-foot bridge during a bungee-jumping excursion in Brazil, as she was not properly attached to safety equipment. An off-duty nurse attempted to save her, stating the victim was alive for a short time after impact. Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the fatal accident.
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