New details in the bungee jumping scandal! The young woman was still alive after the fall.

New details in the bungee jumping scandal! The young woman was still alive after the fall.

15.06.2026 09:50

New details have emerged about a 20-year-old woman who fell from approximately 40 meters during a bungee jumping accident in Brazil, without her safety cord attached. The first nurse to arrive at the scene stated that the young woman was still breathing and showed signs of life, despite her pupils being dilated, while being rescued. Following the tragedy, three staff members were arrested for alleged negligence.

New details have emerged regarding the 20-year-old woman who died after falling from a height of approximately 40 meters during a bungee jumping activity in Brazil, when her safety cord was not attached. One of the first medical responders at the scene stated that the young woman still showed signs of life while being rescued.

"SHE WAS STILL BREATHING"

A nurse speaking to local media said that when she tried to reach the young woman, she was still alive. The nurse stated, "I saw that her breathing was irregular. Her pupils were dilated, but there were still signs of life." The medical responder's account has brought renewed attention to the events following the tragedy that shook the nation.

RELEASED INTO THE VOID WITHOUT THE SAFETY CORD ATTACHED

The incident occurred at a bungee jumping facility in Brazil. According to allegations, the staff initiated the jump without fully checking the young woman's safety equipment. The woman fell from a height of about 40 meters, sustaining severe injuries, and medical teams were dispatched to the scene.

COULD NOT BE SAVED DESPITE ALL INTERVENTIONS

The young woman was taken to the hospital after initial first aid but succumbed despite all efforts by doctors. Authorities are investigating whether safety procedures were neglected as part of the inquiry launched after the incident.

THREE STAFF MEMBERS ARRESTED

Following the tragedy, three employees working at the facility were taken into custody. Arrest warrants were later issued for the suspects.

As part of the investigation, security camera footage, equipment records, and employee testimonies are being examined, while efforts continue to clarify every aspect of the incident.

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