Three arrested after rope jumper falls to her death in Brazil

15 Jun 2026 • 8:16 PM MYT
The Independent
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Three arrested after rope jumper falls to her death in Brazil

  • Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, 21, died after allegedly being thrown from a bridge by rope jumping instructors without being harnessed to safety equipment in Brazil.
  • The incident occurred on Saturday at Ponte do Esqueleto in Limeira, São Paulo, where she intended to participate in the extreme sport.
  • Footage shared online reportedly shows two men launching her into a 40m abyss while an onlooker shouts for them to attach a cord.
  • Police in Brazil have arrested three men associated with the company offering the rope jumps in connection with her death.
  • Officials have launched an investigation into the incident, which could potentially lead to murder charges against those involved.

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