NEW : Just less than one month ago , da Costa was a healthy young woman well on the way to achieving her dream of becoming a world class model . Brazilian amputee , Mariana Bridi Da Costa died early on . Da Costa 's hands , feet were amputated after she contracted septicemia . Da Costa placed sixth in the Miss Bikini International competition in China .
NEW : Brazilian amputee , Mariana Bridi Da Costa died early on . Da Costa 's hands , feet were amputated after she contracted septicemia . Da Costa placed sixth in the Miss Bikini International competition in China .