They threw her off a 130-foot bridge without a bungee cord

They threw her off a 130-foot bridge without a bungee cord

A 21-year-old Brazilian woman survived the fall for a short time while an off-duty nurse tried to save her life.

When we sign up for extreme sports, we trust our lives to strangers. We assume they checked the gear so we do not have to.

Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, 21, wanted a thrill on a bridge in Brazil. The crew led her to the edge of the Skeleton Bridge in Limeira. Then they threw her over the side.

But they forgot the most important part. The bungee rope was not tied to her.

She fell 130 feet to the ground. An off-duty nurse named Rayza Dias ran to help. She found Maria still alive and conscious, and tried to comfort her before she died.

What the evidence shows

• The fall was 130 feet from an abandoned bridge.
• The safety rope was not attached to the jumper.
• The victim survived the impact for a short time.
• Police arrested six people after the fall.
• The victim posted a photo of the bridge right before she jumped.

The Bigger Question

How does a crew of operators forget to attach a safety line? This is not a simple mistake. It is a complete breakdown of basic checks that take only a few seconds.

We must ask if these thrill groups face enough rules. When anyone can buy gear and charge money for jumps, we put lives in the hands of untrained people.

The Other Side

Lawyers for the crew have not released a full statement. Those arrested may argue it was a fast mistake or the fault of just one worker.

This argument looks weak because videos show multiple staff members near her before the jump.

What Happens Now

Local leaders are checking the rules for extreme sports in the area. This event will likely force police to block access to old bridges.

For normal people, it means we must check our own safety gear, even when the experts say we are safe.

What We Still Don't Know

1. Why did none of the six staff members notice the loose rope?
2. Did this group have a license to run these jumps?
3. What specific charges will the crew face in court?