Woman dies after being thrown from bridge without safety cord
Summary
A 21-year-old woman died in Brazil after being thrown off a bridge for a rope jump without any safety cord attached. Police arrested three men who were involved in the jump because they ignored the dangers and the investigation is ongoing.Key Facts
- The woman, Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, was 21 years old and wanted to be a physical education teacher.
- She was launched “airplane style” off Skeleton Bridge in São Paulo state by two instructors holding her above their heads.
- No safety equipment or cord was attached to her during the jump.
- She fell about 40 meters (131 feet) and died from the fall.
- Three men were arrested for homicide with “dolus eventualis,” meaning they knew the risk but proceeded anyway.
- Authorities said the team who conducted the jump was not authorized or regulated to operate there.
- Rope jumping uses a less stretchy cord than bungee jumping and causes a swinging motion rather than bouncing.
- Videos of the accident went viral on social media, sparking reactions about the lack of safety.
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