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

globalFebruary 19, 2026
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Austrian mountaineer ‘endlessly sorry’ for girlfriend’s death but denies criminal wrongdoing
Thomas P gives evidence on first day of trial in case that could shape standards for mountain sportsAn Austrian mountaineer has said he is “endlessly sorry” his girlfriend froze to death on
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Thomas P gives evidence on first day of trial in case that could shape standards for mountain sports

An Austrian mountaineer has said he is “endlessly sorry” his girlfriend froze to death on a joint climb to the country’s highest peak, but denied criminal wrongdoing as his trial began in Innsbruck.

The 37-year-old defendant, identified only as Thomas P, gave evidence on the first day of the high-profile proceedings over the tragedy on Großglockner, in a case that could shape international standards for liability in mountain sports.

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Source: Guardian - World News

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