Wisconsin Kayaker Faked His Own Death

A missing Wisconsin kayaker was initially believed to have drowned. Officials say he faked his own death
Ryan Borgwardt, a married father of three, has been missing since August after leaving for a relaxing fishing trip on Green Lake, about an hour north of his home in Watertown, Wisconsin. Investigators now suspect the experienced kayaker faked his own death and fled to Europe via Canada.
Key events in the case of Ryan Borgwardt, Wisconsin man who may have faked his death
Ryan Borgwardt disappeared in August 2024 after going kayaking in Green Lake, WI. An investigation found he may have faked his death & fled to Europe.
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Wisconsin resident, Ryan Borgwardt, went on a Green Lake solo kayaking trip in August. At 10:49 p.m. on August 11, Borgwardt sent a text message to his wife sta
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A dramatic twist was revealed in the search for a missing kayaker in Wisconsin, the Green Lake County Sheriff's Office said. Ryan Borgwardt of Watertown went missing on August 12 after going on a kayaking trip in Green Lake.
Investigators believe Wisconsin kayaker faked his own death before fleeing to eastern Europe
Investigators say they believe a Wisconsin kayaker missing since mid-August faked his death before fleeing to Europe.
Wisconsin Kayaker Faked His Own Death and Fled to Europe: Investigators
A Wisconsin kayaker is believed to have faked his death earlier this year in a bid to leave his family and flee to Europe, according to investigators on Friday. Ryan Borgwardt, a resident of Watertown,
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