BUNGEE HORROR: Workers Fled After Woman Thrown To Her Death Final Post Before Fatal JumpA 21-year-old Brazilian woman posted a chilling message on social media moments before she plunged to her death in a catastrophic bungee jumping accident that has shocked the country. Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, a newly qualified sports and physical education graduate, wrote: "Who was the crazy person who let me come jump off a bridge?" as she prepared for the leap from Skeleton Bridge in Limeira, São Paulo. Minutes later, she was dead. Fatal Error Caught On CameraDisturbing footage circulating online shows Maria Eduarda wearing a helmet and harness as two workers carried her to the edge of the bridge. One held her legs while another supported her torso before they launched her into the air in a "Superman" pose. But investigators say she had not been attached to either the bridge or a bungee cord. As she fell around 130 feet, horrified witnesses could be heard screaming: "The rope, people, the rope!" The mistake proved fatal. Workers Allegedly Fled SceneBrazilian police say two men fled into nearby woodland shortly after realising what had happened. A helicopter search was launched and six people were eventually arrested. Three men, including two company workers and a civilian firefighter, have reportedly been charged with homicide with implied malice. Investigators said none could explain how such a basic safety failure occurred or why final safety checks were not carried out before the jump. Company Had No PermissionLocal authorities claim the company operating the event did not even have authorisation to use the bridge. Lead investigator Andrea Dantas Levy said evidence suggests the tragedy resulted from a complete failure to verify whether Maria Eduarda was properly secured before the jump. Police believe the missing attachment point should have been obvious during routine safety inspections. Community Mourns Popular TeacherFriends, family and colleagues paid emotional tributes to the young woman, describing her as energetic, ambitious and full of life. The fitness centre where she worked suspended operations as a mark of respect, saying she left a lasting impact through her kindness, dedication and enthusiasm. One friend described the accident as a preventable tragedy caused by "a lack of attention and responsibility." For many in Brazil, the footage has become a grim symbol of how a single overlooked safety check can turn an adventure into a catastrophe within seconds. SOURCE No Rope Bungee.mp4
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