FATAL NEGLIGENCE IN BRAZIL: woman dies after being launched into the void without a safety rope
María Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, a 21-year-old woman, died this Saturday in Brazil after being thrown from a height of 40 meters during a recreational activity, without the required safety ropes.
The victim was a resident of Jandira, in the metropolitan region of São Paulo. She worked as a Physical Education and Sports Management professional. She was also a nature and wellness enthusiast, as she shared on her social media.
The incident occurred at the well-known Ponte do Esqueleto (Skeleton Bridge). According to a witness at the scene, those in charge of the activity authorized the jump without first installing the safety rope, a crucial element for this type of activity.
A video that went viral on social media captured the entire sequence of the tragedy. The footage shows the young woman being held by three men before being thrown into the void.
This segment aired on #ArribaArgentinos on Monday, June 15, 2026, on eltrece.
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