An Austrian climber, Thomas P, was found guilty of gross negligent manslaughter after his girlfriend, Kerstin G, froze to death on Grossglockner mountain. He received a five-month suspended sentence and a fine of €9,600. The court considered his clean record and personal loss as mitigating factors. The judge noted that Thomas was an experienced climber, while Kerstin lacked the necessary skills for winter climbing. The case raised significant debate in the climbing community regarding personal responsibility and risk-taking.