The bungee jumping death of Kleyo De Abreu was clearly a tragic accident. However, authorities are now suggesting the accident was caused by a miscalculation in the length of the rope.
Kleyo De Abreu, a 23-year-old resident of London, England, was visiting family in Spain when the incident occurred. According to reports, she was killed during her second jump of the day.
As reported by Telegraph , the bungee was set up on a Tablate Bridge, which crosses the River Tablate .
The bridge is popular among thrill seekers, as it boasts a spectacular view. In addition to sheer cliffs, the valley contains an ancient Roman bridge — which sits well below the Tablate. Although the setup appears dangerous, the ropes are regularly measured to prevent a collision.
Kleyo De Abreu’s first jump proceeded as planned, without complication. However, during her second jump, the young woman was killed as she crashed into the ancient Roman bridge.
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Although the bungee jumping death is still under investigation, a spokesperson with the Guardia Civil in Granada confirmed “one of the lines of inquiry is that there was a miscalculation with the rope.”
According to legend, bungee jumping originated in the South Pacific prior to World War II. However, the first known modern bungee jump was performed by members of the Oxford Dangerous Sport Club at England’s Clifton Suspension Bridge on April 1, 1979. Although the men were arrested, the exciting new sport gained popularity throughout the world.
As reported by Bungee , the first commercial bungee jumping site was opened in Queenstown, New Zealand, in 1989.
Statistically, bungee jumping deaths are quite rare. According to Health Research Funding, the chances of being injured or killed are 1 in 500,000 . Although they are rare, the most common injuries include back pain, joint dislocation, and rope burn.
Kleyo De Abreu’s bungee jumping death was clearly accidental, but her father has some serious concerns. As reported by Mirror , Bernard Atwell hopes authorities determine why his daughter was killed — and prevent similar tragedies in the future.
“I’ve been told what happened and it’s all very vague. I’m still waiting for information… It’s all fun but there has to be things put in place for safety to stop what our family is going through at this point in time… if someone dies bungee jumping then obviously something wasn’t in place. Something was amiss.”
Authorities said they have not revealed specific details about the bungee jumping death of Kleyo De Abreu, as it is still under investigation.
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