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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Audrey Liza M. Nolasco

Don't Let Your Next Bungee Jump Be Your Last: The Terrifying Brazil Tragedy Every Thrill-Seeker Must Read

The Brazil bungee jumping tragedy is a powerful reminder that a few simple safety checks could make all the difference. (Credit: WIKICOMMONS)

The tragic death of 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas during a bungee jump in Brazil has ignited a global debate over adventure tourism risks.

Authorities in São Paulo state are investigating the incident at the Skeleton Bridge, where witnesses report that staff allegedly failed to attach a critical safety rope before the young woman was sent over the edge of the 40-metre structure.

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