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Austrian court convicts man whose girlfriend died as they climbed the country's highest mountain

An Austrian court has convicted a man of manslaughter caused by gross negligence after his girlfriend froze to death as the couple attempted to climb the country’s highest peak last year.

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Climber convicted over girlfriend's death on mountain

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Austrian Man Found Guilty in Girlfriend’s Death on Mountain Hike

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Austrian climber found guilty after girlfriend froze to death on mountain

An Austrian climber has been found guilty of gross negligent manslaughter after his girlfriend froze to death on Austria's highest mountain last year.

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

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‘The costs could rise’: Austria manslaughter ruling could alter climbing in Europe

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Climber found guilty of manslaughter after leaving girlfriend to die on Austria’s tallest mountain

The verdict could have implications for mountain climbers and how liable they are for the safety of companions.

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Climber who left his girlfriend to die on mountain ‘had done it before’

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Austrian climber guilty of manslaughter after leaving girlfriend on Alpine peak

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Austria pivots towards mountain bike tourism as Alps warm

Mountain bikers hurried on a summer day to catch the last gondola up the mountain at one of Austria's top Alpine resorts, loading their bikes onto racks usually reserved for skis. Leogang-Saalbach is one of many Alpine resorts betting on warm weather ...

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WWF and Austrian State Forests sign contract to protect mountain wilderness

WWF-Austria and Austrian State Forests, the biggest landowner in Austria, today signed a contract that will protect 15,000 hectares of mountain wilderness. Vienna, Austria - WWF-Austria and Austrian State Forests, the biggest landowner in Austria, today ...

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Piqued over peaks: Austria delays plan to sell mountains after public outcry

Austria is fiercely proud of its alpine ranges. Its national hymn begins with the worlds "Land of Mountains," its history is replete with the heroic exploits of rugged mountain men — and news over the weekend that the two summits were up for sale next month quickly went viral.