She went to a bridge for a thrilling jump. Organizers pushed her off without the safety rope.
A 21-year-old Brazilian woman died after plunging 130 feet when workers forgot to connect her bungee cord.
We trust strangers with our lives for a moment of thrill. When that trust breaks in a split second, a family's world ends.
Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas went to the Skeleton Bridge in Limeira, Brazil, for a weekend jump. She posted photos of the gear and joked online about who let her do it.
Moments later, workers carried her to the edge and pushed her off. They forgot to tie the safety rope to her body.
People watched in horror as she fell 130 feet. Rescue teams arrived but could not save her. Her fiancé was at the bridge and fell ill from the shock.
Six workers linked to the event company, Entre Cordas, are now being held by police. Two of them ran into the woods, but a police chopper tracked them down.
What the evidence shows
- 130: The height in feet that Maria fell from the bridge.
- 6: The number of workers held by the police.
- 2: The number of workers who fled into the woods before being caught.
- 1: The company named by witnesses, called Entre Cordas.
The Bigger Question
How do we police extreme sports groups in a world driven by social media clicks? Many young people travel to remote areas for thrilling photos, trusting that these events are safe.
Who checks if these local groups have the proper training to protect human lives?
The Other Side
The workers and the company have not yet released a public statement to defend themselves. Police are looking into whether this was gross neglect or a tragic mistake.
Until their lawyers speak, we only have the witness reports and police findings.
What Happens Now
Civil police in São Paulo state are checking the case to decide on criminal charges. Local groups face pressure to halt these jump events until new safety rules are in place.
What We Still Don't Know
- Did the jump company have a permit to use the bridge?
- What safety training did the workers receive?
- Why did some workers try to run away after the fall?
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Published: Jun 13, 2026. No major post-publication update has been logged.
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