Missing Kayaker, Ryan Borgwardt, Resurfaces and Makes Contact with Authorities

Ryan Borgwardt, a missing kayaker from Wisconsin, has been found alive by authorities. However, he refuses to give up his whereabouts. He staged his own death, faking a kayaking accident in Green Lake and disappearing. Borgwardt was in contact with officials through a woman speaking Russian before sending a video confirming he is alive and well. His plan involved staging his death by overturning his kayak, dumping his phone in the lake, and fleeing to Canada. Authorities believe he chose Green Lake because it is the deepest lake in Wisconsin and did not expect a prolonged search. Borgwardt took out a $375,000 life insurance policy before disappearing, with his family as beneficiaries. Authorities are considering obstruction charges and seeking restitution for the search efforts. Borgwardt’s laptop revealed communication with a woman from Uzbekistan, inquiries about foreign banks, and the purchase of a life insurance policy. Despite efforts to get him to return, Borgwardt has not contacted his family and expressed concerns about his reception. The investigation into Borgwardt’s disappearance involved extensive search efforts, including drones and divers, before a shift led authorities to discover his staged death. Authorities are working to determine his current whereabouts and potential legal consequences for his actions.

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