Brazil Bungee Death: How a Rope Nobody Checked Killed a Nurse

A 21-year-old nurse, Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, fell about 130ft after being launched with no rope attached.

Three instructors have been charged with homicide with eventual intent over the death.

Her mother's tribute — ending 'I love you forever' — turned the case into a global talking point.

The bridge jump was an informal, low-cost operation, not a licensed bungee centre.

Fatal bungee accidents are rare, and nearly always trace back to human error, not equipment failure.