Woman dies after being thrown from bridge without secured bungee cord in Brazil
NBC News • • world
Key Points:
- A 21-year-old woman died in São Paulo, Brazil, after being thrown from a bridge without proper bungee cord equipment during a jump at the Skeleton Bridge Trail in Limeira.
- Video footage shows the woman standing near the cliff edge with a helmet before being lifted and thrown off by three men, appearing unattached to any safety cord.
- The São Paulo Governor’s Office confirmed the safety equipment was not properly secured, and emergency medical teams declared the woman dead at the scene.
- Six people were questioned by police, with three men aged 27, 32, and 42 arrested on charges of homicide with eventual intent, indicating reckless behavior without direct intent to kill.
- Investigations are ongoing to clarify the circumstances and assign responsibility for the incident.