Woman dies in 40-meter rope jump fall in Brazil after safety cord omitted

A tragic accident has claimed the life of a 21-year-old woman during a rope jumping event in Brazil's São Paulo state. Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas died after falling an estimated 40 meters from Skeleton Bridge when a safety cord was not properly attached.

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The safety equipment was not properly secured at the time of the jump. The victim did not survive the fall

Circulating videos of the incident show two individuals hoisting the woman and launching her off the bridge. Shortly after the jump, horrified onlookers can be heard shouting, "Guys, the cord!" realizing the fatal omission.

Police confirmed that the safety equipment was not secured correctly. "The victim did not survive the fall," a police statement to AFP reported. Investigations are underway to determine the full circumstances and establish liability.

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Guys, the cord!

In the wake of the tragedy, three men have been arrested. They face charges of "homicide with dolus eventualis," a legal concept implying they were aware of the potential for death but proceeded with the action regardless. The victim had posted an image of the site on Instagram shortly before the accident with the caption: "Who was the crazy person who let me come jump off a bridge???"

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Who was the crazy person who let me come jump off a bridge???