New information comes to light about the tragedy that shocked Brazil, victimed by 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodriguez de Freitas, who lost her life during a free fall from a bridge in the town of Limeira in São Paulo.

According to the authorities, the three workers at the scene are accused of manslaughter with potential deceit, while their statements are shocking, as they are reportedly unable to remember who was responsible for connecting the safety rope before the fatal jump from 40 meters.

"I don't remember who had the responsibility"
One of the defendants argued that equipment controls were carried out "together" by group members. However, when asked who had the final responsibility for the 21-year-old's safety check, she was reportedly responding that "does not remember".

A similar response was given by a second worker, which has caused strong reactions, as authorities are trying to determine how such a serious mistake was made during the jump preparation process.

Video from the fatal fall:

🇧🇷 Tragedy in Brazil.

Maria Eduarda Rodriguez de Freitas, just 21, die after being born from the "Skeleton Bridge" in Limeira for what she thought was a bungee jump.

The cord was NEVER accessed.

Six people have reportedly been detained by police.

Heartbreaking. ...
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 13, 2026

Police forces went on to arrest them a while later, following a tracking operation in the wider area. A total of six people were arrested in the context of the investigation.

Questions on the legality of the activity
At the same time, questions are raised by complaints that the company organizing the jumps may not have the necessary permits for its activity at that location. These claims are examined by the competent authorities, which investigate both the circumstances of the accident and the legality of the operation of the undertaking.

"She was still alive"
Particularly revealing is the testimony of a nurse found at the scene after the fall of the young woman.

As she revealed, the 21-year-old "she was still alive when her first aid was provided, having a weak pulse and breathing". She said she tried to give her courage by talking to her until the last minute.

The woman who was thrown off a 130-foot bridge without a record in Brazil was still alive when an off-duty nurse got to her on the ground.

"I even talked to her... I told her, 'Nobody dies on my shift.' Even though I was't on my shift. .." Said nurse Rayza Dias.

Three of the... pic.twitter. com/oEAzusrFV2— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 15, 2026

At the time the investigations continue, the tragedy has opened a wider debate in Brazil on the observance of safety rules in high risk recreational activities, as well as on the responsibilities of those who undertake their organisation.