I was all alone running by myself.
I was at the end of path 2 ‘Infantile Mode’ I just destroyed the cage, and was waiting for timer to finish. I had 1/2 Heart left and I was standing on the rainbow bridge. As soon as the timer ended the bridge vanished I fell into the green water and died. When level 3 started I was still defeated and unable to respawn. I had extra lives, and even a coin. I was not taken to the continue area or even taken back to Rata Sum. I just remained there at the start DEAD!
If you need a pic I can upload one of me laying there, But I don’t think that’s gonna help at all