What is the main topic?

An Innsbruck court convicted a 37-year-old climber of manslaughter for gross negligence tied to his girlfriend’s death near Grossglockner, Austria’s highest peak.

What sentence was handed down?

The court imposed a five-month suspended prison sentence after finding the defendant guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence.

Where and when did the incident occur?

The death occurred near the summit of Grossglockner in January 2025. The conviction was delivered in Innsbruck on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

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Climber is convicted over girlfriend's death near Austria's highest peak

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

Posted on February 19, 2026

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Last updated: February 19, 2026

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Climber is convicted over girlfriend's death near Austria's highest peak

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Austrian Climber Convicted in Girlfriend’s Death Near Highest Peak

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