Wisconsin Kayaker Fakes Death, Flees to Eastern Europe, Arrested
Ryan Borgwardt, 45, is now in Green Lake County Jail after faking his own drowning and absconding to Eastern Europe. He initially claimed personal reasons motivated his elaborate scheme, involving a staged kayak accident and subsequent travel to Canada before flying overseas. Authorities are slated to provide further details at a Wednesday morning press conference. The extensive search for Borgwardt, costing taxpayers at least $35,000, may result in charges related to obstructing the investigation.
John Q. Hosedrinker