Man Who Faked Drowning Returns Home to Face Charges
Ryan Borgwardt, a Wisconsin man who disappeared in August after an alleged kayaking incident, has voluntarily returned to the United States and is expected to face legal consequences, according to Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll. Borgwardt's mysterious disappearance began when he was last seen in Green Lake while preparing to go kayaking. His vehicle, trailer, and kayak were discovered near the lake, which is approximately 200 feet deep. A extensive search operation lasting over 50 days and costing at least $35,000 was conducted to locate him. Investigators developed theories that Borgwardt might have fled the country, potentially to meet an online acquaintance in Uzbekistan. During his absence, he traveled through multiple countries, including Canada, before eventually making contact with authorities in early November. Upon his return, Borgwardt provided investigators with an explanation for his disappearance. He claimed to have […]