Brazilian woman dies in bungee jump accident at Limeira bridge
A 21-year-old woman died after a bungee-jumping excursion at the Skeleton Bridge in Limeira, Brazil, prompting the arrest of three men suspected of reckless homicide.
A 21-year-old woman died during a bungee-jumping activity at the Skeleton Bridge (Ponte do Esqueleto) in Limeira, São Paulo state, on June 13. Local authorities said the safety equipment was not properly secured, causing her to fall from the 130-foot bridge.
Police detained six individuals for questioning, and three men aged 27, 32 and 42 remain in custody on charges of homicide through recklessness. Their lawyers said the men were experienced operators and that this was their first fatal incident, while officials claim the team lacked proper credentials and authorization.
Video shared on social media shows three employees lifting the woman and releasing her from the bridge, but no rope appears attached to her harness. A military police helicopter was dispatched, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.