As global attention continues to grow over the death of 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas during a rope-jump activity in Limeira, Brazil, new claims circulating online are now shifting focus toward the legal status and ownership of the so-called “Skeleton Bridge.”

According to these circulating reports, the site was not a public recreational area, but instead an illegally operated extreme tourism location allegedly functioning without proper authorization. Some posts further claim that the area was treated as a restricted or hazardous zone, raising questions about why such activities were allowed to continue despite safety concerns.

The online narrative suggests a growing political dispute between local authorities and federal-level agencies over who was responsible for allowing the operation of the site. Allegations being shared widely claim that oversight failures may have contributed to the tragedy, and that the location operated in a legal gray area for an extended period.

However, at this time, Brazilian authorities have not officially confirmed the claims being circulated online, including ᴀssertions about federal designation, ownership structure, or claims that the site was knowingly allowed to operate as an “illegal death trap.”

Investigators are currently focused on establishing verified facts, including who operated the rope-jump activity, what permits were in place, and whether safety procedures and regulatory requirements were properly followed at the time of the incident.

Officials have not released any final conclusions regarding legal responsibility or oversight failures, and the investigation remains ongoing.

While public discussion continues to intensify online, authorities emphasize that only verified findings from official reports and legal documentation can confirm the true regulatory status of the site and any potential accountability.