A 36-year-old woman named Daiane Marques died after falling nearly 100 meters while rappelling at Pedra do Elefante in Andradas, located in the southern region of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Marques was an experienced practitioner of the sport and worked as a public servant in Cordeirópolis, São Paulo, where she was involved in environmental education for over a decade. The incident has raised concerns about the safety risks associated with rappelling at Pedra do Elefante, a popular location for the activity. Authorities and media outlets have reported on the tragedy, highlighting the dangers inherent in such outdoor sports despite experience and precautions.
Morte de turista de SP durante rapel acende alerta sobre riscos da prática esportiva na Pedra do Elefante, no Sul de Minas https://t.co/ljPjjEnoHJ #g1
Mulher morre ao cair de quase 100 metros durante rapel em Minas Gerais https://t.co/AVi9kXgcqR
Uma mulher de 36 anos morreu neste sábado, 5, após sofrer uma queda durante a prática de rapel na região da Pedra do Elefante, na cidade Andradas, no Sul de Minas Gerais. https://t.co/I7fuPHaVAq