Three Charged in Brazil After Fatal Bungee Jump Incident
WHO:
TMZ - The bungee jump operators charged are Luis Felipe Feliciano Egoroff, 32, Vitor de Freitas Goncalves, 27, and Maicon Fernandes.
WHAT:
Fox News - A 21-year-old woman died after being launched from a bridge without safety ropes during a rope-jumping event.
TMZ - The instructors are facing homicide charges.
WHERE:
Fox News - The incident occurred near São Paulo, Brazil.
(UPDATED June 16, 2026 16:29 UTC)
A tragic incident near São Paulo, Brazil, has resulted in the death of a 21-year-old woman who was launched from a bridge without safety ropes during a rope-jumping event. In connection with this event, bungee jump operators Luis Felipe Feliciano Egoroff, Vitor de Freitas Goncalves, and Maicon Fernandes are now facing homicide charges. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate accident as the community mourns the loss.