Wisconsin kayaker who faked death, fled to Eastern Europe is in custody – NBC Chicago

Ryan Borgwardt, a Wisconsin man, was found in police custody after faking his own drowning and leaving his family to travel to Eastern Europe. The Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office is holding a news conference to update on the case, with no charges listed as of now. Borgwardt claimed personal reasons for his disappearance and deceived authorities by paddling an inflatable boat to shore and escaping to Canada, costing a search effort of over $35,000.

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