Man investigated for leaving 17-year-old on Germany's highest mountain
Summary
Austrian police are investigating a 21-year-old German man on suspicion of endangering public safety after his 17-year-old friend was left stranded on Zugspitze in freezing conditions. Rescuers airlifted her from the mountain; she had hypothermia, was treated at a German hospital and later discharged.Key Facts
- The pair set out before dawn from Ehrwald, Austria, on Sunday, hoping to see the sunrise on Zugspitze.
- Temperatures had dropped to -12C, and the climbers encountered snow deep enough to reach their knees, according to reports.
- The pair separated, and the 21-year-old descended alone; police have not said why they split up.
- The teenager called emergency services and was found at about 2,500 metres above sea level.
- Seven mountain rescuers responded, and a helicopter airlifted the teenager from the mountain.
- Austrian police said they will send a report to prosecutors in Innsbruck after completing their investigation.
- Austrian law allows a penalty of up to three months in prison for endangering another person's physical safety.
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