Austrian Climber Accused of Leaving Girlfriend to Die on Grossglockner
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Austrian Climber Convicted of Manslaughter After Girlfriend Dies on Grossglockner
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Firstpost•20-02-2026, 18:31
Austrian Climber Convicted of Manslaughter After Girlfriend Dies on Grossglockner
•An Austrian court convicted mountaineer Thomas P of gross negligent manslaughter after his girlfriend, Kerstin G, died during a winter ascent of Grossglockner in January 2025.
•The couple continued climbing past a critical 'point of no return' despite deteriorating weather and Kerstin G's declining condition.
•Prosecutors argued Thomas P, as the more experienced climber, failed to ensure safety, make timely rescue calls, or adequately protect his partner before leaving her.
•The defense claimed Kerstin G urged Thomas P to seek help and that he believed leaving her was the best chance for rescue, denying intentional abandonment.
•Thomas P received a five-month suspended prison sentence and a €9,600 fine, with the court acknowledging mitigating factors like his clean record and personal loss.
