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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Austrian mountaineer endlessly sorry' for girlfriend's death but denies criminal wrongdoing

An Austrian mountaineer denies gross negligent manslaughter after his girlfriend froze to death near Groglockner, saying they decided jointly and expressing endless sorrow.
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fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Manslaughter trial set to begin for climber who 'left his girlfriend to freeze to death' on Austria's highest mountain

A climber has been charged with negligent manslaughter after leaving his partner near the Grossglockner summit, where she later froze to death.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Mt. Whitney hiker who forged on after friend turned back is found dead

Winter ascents of Mt. Whitney are highly dangerous; multiple fatalities occurred this season as inexperienced or unprepared hikers attempted steep, icy sections alone.
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fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Man Accused of Manslaughter for Leaving his Girlfriend to Freeze to Death Atop Austria's Highest Mountain - SnowBrains

Man charged with manslaughter by gross negligence for leaving partner 165 feet from Grossglockner summit, leaving her hypothermic and exposed.
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