A Lithuanian couple received a wave of criticism on social networks when trying to climb the monte Rysyhe highest peak in Polandwhich is 2,499 meters high, carrying her nine month old baby in arms.
Although the local guides advised them not to do so because of the climatic conditions, They decided to embark on a trip without the safety equipment necessary, which not only put her life at risk but also that of the baby.
The incident occurred in the Tetra Mountains regionwhere the trail was covered with ice and hard snow, considerably increasing the probability of accidents. The couple did not have crampons or specialized equipment, completely ignoring the safety regulations of the national park.
When they reached the top, they realized that the descent was too dangerous and asked for help. A Polish guide, Szymon Stoch, intervened to rescue the babydescending the mountain with the little one. The couple climbed down on their own and did not suffer serious injuries.
What were the warnings that the couple ignored?
While the guides and staff of the Chata pod Rysami shelter alerted the couple about the dangerous conditionsthey insisted on continuing the ascent without the corresponding equipment. When they reached the summit they asked others for crampons hikerswho refused to give them to them for security reasons.
A couple climbed the highest peak in Poland with their baby. Photo: ScreenshotAccording to what he knows, they could have requested rescue service, but the couple did not consider it as an option because They didn’t have travel insurance.. For this reason, the guide Stoch intervened to prioritize the protection of the infant.
The regulations of the Tatra National Park They prohibit access without specialized equipment, and this case has prompted revisions in security policies to prevent similar incidents.
How social media users reacted
Once the video began to circulate on social networks, it didn’t take long for the indignant comments by users.
The majority rated parental action as irresponsible and dangerousarguing that exposing a baby to extreme winter conditions violates basic child protection principles.
Some asked that the authorities investigate the case for putting the child’s life at risk, extending the debate over issues of parental responsibility in outdoor activities.
Some of the user comments on X. Photo: ScreenshotAlso experts in mountaineering and child psychologists gave their opinion arguing that such actions can cause long-term trauma in minors, in addition to overloading rescue services, when these situations could be prevented.
