Overview
- A 21‑year‑old, Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, was launched from Ponte do Esqueleto in Limeira and fell about 40 metres during a rope/bungee jump when authorities say the safety cord was not connected to her harness.
- Multiple videos and witness accounts circulating on social media show crew members carrying her to the platform, the rope coiled on the ground, and bystanders shouting that the line was not attached.
- São Paulo Civil Police have detained several people, with three men arrested at the scene, and opened a criminal investigation to determine negligence, whether operators were authorised, and who failed to secure the equipment following the June 13 incident.
- Operators linked to the event removed their online pages and Limeira officials say they will seek legal action against the federal government for lack of access control and long‑standing safety shortcomings at the federal bridge.
- The case has renewed scrutiny of unregulated adventure activities at the site after earlier serious incidents there, and it could prompt tighter oversight of private jumps and stronger enforcement of equipment and permit checks.