Wisconsin Kayaker Allegedly Fakes Death, Flees to Europe

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A Wisconsin man, Ryan Borgwardt, is suspected of faking his own death during a kayaking trip and fleeing to Europe. Authorities found evidence of his passport use post-disappearance, a new life insurance policy, and financial transfers to a foreign account. His kayak and belongings were left behind, but no body was recovered. Investigators believe he is alive in Eastern Europe and are considering charges for obstruction and fraud. His family is cooperating with the investigation.
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- Man accused of faking his death may have been spotted in TikTok video WBAY
- What we know about Ryan Borgwardt, the Green Lake kayaker believed to have staged his own death Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- A missing Wisconsin kayaker was initially believed to have drowned. Officials say he faked his own death CNN
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