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Rope Jumper Falls to Her Death After Operators Fail to Secure Harness

Rope Jumper Falls to Her Death After Operators Fail to Secure Harness
NYT World Tuesday 16 June 2026, 09:04 UTC By Gabe Castro-Root 1 min read
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The Ponte do Esqueleto, or Skeleton Bridge, a popular spot for rope jumping about 100 miles northwest of São Paulo, Brazil.

The Ponte do Esqueleto, or Skeleton Bridge, a popular spot for rope jumping about 100 miles northwest of São Paulo, Brazil.
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