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Austria

4 months ago

Kerstin G froze to death on Großglockner when Thomas P descended mountain to fetch help

An Austrian mountaineer is to appear in court accused of gross negligent manslaughter after his girlfriend died …

France has recorded the highest toll so far with 25 deaths, followed by Italy with 21 and Austria with 14, while Switzerland has lost nine and Spain eight.
Thomas Plamberger, 39, is standing trial for the manslaughter of Kerstin Gurtner, 33, who died on Grossglockner, Austria, in January 2024 - but her mother, Gertraud has defended his actions.
Kerstin G's boyfriend is accused of leaving her unprotected and exhausted close to the summit during a blizzard.

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