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Six Instructors Arrested After Brazilian Student Thrown from Bridge Without Bungee Cord
6/21/2026, 8:46:50 AM
Fatal Bungee Jump at Limeira’s “Skeleton Bridge”
On June 13, 2026, 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas was thrown from the 130-foot “Skeleton Bridge” in Limeira, São Paulo, without a bungee cord, and died. The incident was captured on video.
Bridge Background and Safety Concerns
The 130-foot “Skeleton Bridge,” an abandoned railway viaduct owned by a defunct company, was fenced with barriers and trenches in 2024 to deter thrill-seekers. Trespassers later refilled the trenches, leading officials to request federal demolition.
Arrested Instructors and Charges
Six people have been detained: three instructors—a woman from Rio de Janeiro, a man from Limeira, and a man from Indaiatuba—were arrested after the video surfaced; Luis Felipe Feliciano Egoroff, Vitor de Freitas Goncalves, and Maicon Fernandes Cintra were arrested. All face homicide with eventual intent.
Timeline of Key Developments
June 13: Rodrigues de Freitas is thrown from the bridge.
June 14: police arrest Egoroff, Goncalves, and Cintra.
Within days: three more instructors are detained after the video spreads.
June 20: authorities announce plans to implode the bridge as investigations continue.
Witness Video and Missing Evidence
A by-stander shouted “guys, the rope!” as the cord lay on the ground. Rafael Goulard said he saw an employee remove the victim’s GoPro camera. Police have not recovered the camera, limiting forensic reconstruction.
Official Statements from Authorities
Brazil’s Public Security Secretariat said the Civil Police are working to clarify the incident, identify criminal responsibility, and locate the camera. Limeira government pledged to reopen containment ditches and urged federal demolition. The victim’s uncle, Luis, called for immediate demolition in a letter.
Suspects’ Defense and Opposition
Egoroff told EPTV he “blacked out” and cannot recall who should have attached the cord, saying, “Either it’s me or [Cintra] who does it… I don’t remember.” The other instructors have not disputed the charges.
Conflicting Reports and Evidentiary Gaps
Police have not recovered the GoPro camera, leaving a gap in forensic evidence. Egoroff and other instructors claim they “blacked out” and cannot recall who was responsible for attaching the cord, creating conflicting accounts of responsibility.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I remember … seeing one of the employees taking the [camera] handle off the neck, from the body that was already on the floor, the GoPro camera,” — Rafael Goulard, prospective jumper, EPTV interview
- “Either it’s me or [Cintra] who does it. So I went ahead first, and after that it’s all erased from my mind… I don’t remember,” — Luis Felipe Feliciano Egoroff, suspect, EPTV interview
- “The Civil Police are continuing their investigations to fully clarify the dynamics of the events, identify all criminal responsibilities, and locate the camera used by the victim at the time of the jump, considered an important element for reconstructing what happened,” — Brazil’s Public Security Secretariat, official statement
- “the word about the bridge … so that it gets demolished as soon as possible,” — Luis de Freitas, uncle of the victim, letter to local politician
Next Steps: Demolition and Ongoing Investigation
Demolition crews are expected to implode the bridge in the coming weeks, pending federal approval. The Civil Police will continue searching for missing GoPro and may pursue additional charges as the investigation proceeds.
