Woman, 21, dies during bungee jump in Brazil after 'staff forget to attach cord'
A 21-year-old woman died in Brazil after bungee jumping staff failed to attach her safety cord before throwing her from a bridge. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the private company responsible for the activity.
Why it matters
The incident raises serious concerns regarding safety regulations and oversight for extreme sports tourism.
News Sam Elliott-Gibbs Reporter 23:07, 13 Jun 2026 Updated 23:07, 13 Jun 2026 View 2 Images A woman died in Brazil after workers at a bungee-jumping event threw her from a bridge without attaching the safety cord (Image: X)
The report focuses on factual accounts of a tragic accident and the subsequent police investigation.
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