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The young woman died this Saturday in Limeira after being launched from about 40 meters in a bungee jump. A witness reported to the Military Police that the employees had forgotten to attach the ropes to her body. Six people were arrested, and the case is being investigated.
A 21-year-old young woman died this Saturday, June 13, 2026, after being launched in a bungee jump in Limeira, in the interior of São Paulo. According to g1, the fall was about 40 meters, from the Ponte do Esqueleto. The rescue was called, but the victim was already found lifeless.
A witness reported to the Military Police that the employees of the responsible company had forgotten to tie the equipment ropes to the client before the jump. The information is preliminary and is part of an ongoing investigation. By the São Paulo Public Security Secretariat, agents attended the occurrence since 9:55 am, Samu confirmed the death on the spot and the case began to be registered by the Civil Police.
What the accident videos show
Images circulating on social media help reconstruct the bungee jump that ended in tragedy. In the videos, three men appear carrying the young woman in their arms to the platform, on the Ponte do Esqueleto, and then launch her.
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Behind the group, a rope appears coiled on the ground, not attached to her.
The detail did not go unnoticed by those present at the location.
Shortly after the jump, people around start shouting, alerting to the loose equipment. “The rope,” is heard in the recording. The rescue was still called, but there was nothing more to be done.
Employees arrested and the escape through the forest
The police response was swift.
According to the Military Police, two men fled after the bungee jump accident but were eventually located with the help of the Águia helicopter during searches in a forest area.
In total, six people were arrested in the incident.
It is important to remember that arrest is not a conviction.
The six people were detained as part of the investigation, and it is up to the investigation to clarify the responsibilities of each one.
The case was forwarded to the 2nd Police District of Limeira.
The companies mentioned and the investigation
Two names appeared on the employees’ uniforms.
According to O Globo, the companies “Entre cordas” and “Ih voei” were contacted.
The account of one of them on Instagram appeared unavailable on Saturday morning, and the other did not comment on the case until the publication of the report.
For now, everything known about the cause is preliminary.
The main information, that the ropes may not have been secured, comes from a witness’s statement to the police and still needs to be confirmed.
The case is being recorded by the Civil Police, which should detail how the failure occurred.
The pain of those who remain
Behind the numbers of the occurrence, there is a personal tragedy.
According to the Military Police, the young woman’s fiancé felt unwell at the scene and had to be taken to the emergency room.
The victim, only 21 years old, was found lifeless at the scene.
The episode reignites the debate about safety in this type of activity.
Bungee jumping and similar activities depend entirely on the correct checking of equipment and the preparation of those operating the structure.
As the investigation progresses, there is a demand for more oversight and strict protocols in these adventure operations.
The Limeira case exposes how a failure can have irreversible consequences in extreme activities.
A 21-year-old young woman lost her life in a bungee jump that should have been just another day of adrenaline.
Definitive answers about what went wrong still depend on the ongoing investigation.
Episodes like this raise a necessary discussion about safety in adventure sports. Do you think there is a lack of oversight in this type of activity in Brazil? Comment respectfully, remembering that this is a real and recent tragedy, and share this article to reinforce the importance of safety protocols.
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