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Man Under Investigation After Teen Rescued From Mountain
Newser • • world
Key Points:
- A 21-year-old German man is under investigation for endangering public safety after his 17-year-old companion was stranded on Germany's tallest peak, the Zugspitze, in near single-digit temperatures.
- The girl called emergency services from about 8,200 feet and was airlifted off the mountain suffering from hypothermia; she was treated and released from a hospital in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
- The pair began their hike from Ehrwald, Austria, around 1:30am but abandoned their summit attempt due to deep snow; they later separated, with the man descending alone while the girl lost strength.
- Authorities have not disclosed why the two separated, and following the investigation, prosecutors in Innsbruck will decide whether to file charges against the man.
