A 21-year-old woman dies after a rope-jumping incident in Brazil in which investigators say she is not secured by safety equipment. Multiple reports describe video circulating online showing the woman being lifted and then thrown from a bridge during a bungee-style jump. Police statements cited by outlets say the woman is not tied to a rope or harness, and that instructors involved fail to attach the necessary safety cord.
Authorities arrest three people in connection with the incident, and at least one report says charges of homicide are filed. Additional suspects are also reportedly detained at later stages, with some outlets describing “more” arrests after the initial group.
The case is investigated by Brazilian police, and several outlets cite claims by investigators that the woman was left unattached at the time she was released. One report also mentions issues relating to evidence after the death. The woman’s death occurs following the jump from height in São Paulo state, and the incident draws public attention due to the viral footage and the circumstances described by authorities.
