Poles clashed with Austrian in the Alps. Struggle while climbing

A dangerous situation occurred on August 22 on the Murztalersteig, a trail leading to the Erzherzog-Johann-Hutte mountain hut near Grossglockner. The recording published on social media shows a dispute between a Polish couple and an Austrian guide. According to the author of the film, he waited in a difficult place so that his wife could keep a safe distance. Then the guide leading two people was to start overtaking and get between the couple.

The Pole considered the maneuver dangerous and drew the Austrian’s attention. A violent exchange of words can be heard in the recording. – I’m a mountain guide, shut up! – the man was supposed to answer. A moment later there was a scuffle.

Risk of falling in the Alps. Poles in danger

The confrontation took place on a narrow and exposed part of the route, where careless movement could result in a fall. The author of the recording emphasized that overtaking other climbers is normal. In his opinion, however, a professional guide should be expected to be considerate, polite and responsible for the safety of people on the trail.

The Austrian guide association distanced itself from the behavior seen in the video and announced an analysis of possible disciplinary consequences.

The guide lost his orders. The police are investigating

The Kals guide association said the man was not a member, but the trip was organized through a local agency. After the incident, cooperation with him was ended.

The Polish mountaineer did not notify the police. The report was to be submitted by a person who saw the film on the Internet. Officers from Matrei in East Tyrol are investigating a suspected threat to physical security. Once the activities are completed, the report is to be sent to the prosecutor’s office in Innsbruck. The guide may face up to three months in prison. The competent authorities will decide on his possible liability.