
Kayaker Who Faked Death and Fled U.S. Sentenced to 89 Days in Jail
A Wisconsin man, Ryan Borgwardt, faked his own drowning during a kayaking trip to escape his family and meet a woman in Georgia, leading to a 58-day search. He was convicted of obstructing law enforcement and sentenced to 89 days in jail, nearly double the recommended sentence, for misleading authorities about his whereabouts and fleeing internationally. Borgwardt paid restitution and expressed regret for his actions.












