Polish Tourist Dies in Tragic Fall on Slovakia's Gerlach Peak

A group of four attempted to climb the highest peak in the High Tatras without proper equipment, leading to a fatal accident.

Four Polish tourists attempted to climb Slovakia's Gerlach Peak, the highest in the High Tatras, wearing only sneakers and lacking proper equipment.
The group faced severe weather conditions, including wind and snowfall, which significantly impaired visibility and made the climb dangerous.
The group's leader fell during the climb, and despite an extensive rescue operation, he was found dead among the rocks.
Rescue efforts were hampered by strong winds and poor visibility, preventing the use of helicopters and necessitating a challenging on-foot operation.
The remaining three tourists were rescued with signs of hypothermia and were treated with warm blankets and beverages before being taken to the hospital.