Brazilian authorities opened a criminal negligence probe after a woman plunged to her death when operators released her from a bridge swing ride without attaching a safety rope, investigators said Friday.
Video circulated online shows the victim falling hundreds of feet into a gorge as onlookers screamed, turning a recreational attraction into a homicide inquiry.
Police detained staff members who allegedly skipped standard harness checks during a busy holiday weekend at the adventure site.
Tourism regulators suspended the operator’s license pending inspection of ropes, carabiners and staff certifications.
Legal experts said charges could range from manslaughter to qualified homicide if prosecutors prove gross disregard for established safety protocols.
The victim’s family hired counsel to pursue civil damages against the bridge owner and insurance carriers covering adventure sports liabilities.
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