**Ryan Borgwardt, who disappeared after allegedly faking his death during a kayaking trip, confirms his safety in a video sent to Wisconsin authorities, raising questions about his motivations and future.**
**Wisconsin Man Who Faked His Own Death Sends Video from Abroad**
**Wisconsin Man Who Faked His Own Death Sends Video from Abroad**
**Ryan Borgwardt Videos His Safety After Fleeing the U.S., Sparkling Controversy Over His Actions**
In a curious turn of events, Ryan Borgwardt, a 45-year-old man from Wisconsin, has made headlines after he sent a video to the police confirming he is safe, following his disappearance in mid-August. According to the Green Lake County Sheriff's Office, Borgwardt vanished while on a solo fishing excursion, leading authorities to suspect he had drowned and prompting a 54-day search of the local lake.
However, investigators later gathered digital evidence, suggesting that Borgwardt had not drowned, but instead fled to Eastern Europe. In a Thursday press briefing, Sheriff Mark Podoll confirmed that investigators had recently been in contact with Borgwardt after they connected him to a Russian-speaking woman, though her identity and role remain undisclosed.
In the 24-second video provided to the authorities, Borgwardt appeared in an apartment, assuring, "I am safe, secure, no problem." He recorded this message from an undisclosed location on November 11, stating the time and affirming his well-being. His revelation about his escape plan, which involved sinking his kayak and cycling away from the scene, has raised eyebrows.
"Borgwardt's actions aren't just perplexing; they also cost the county significantly," Sheriff Podoll mentioned, noting that the man now owes around $40,000 for the search operations. Additionally, he may face charges for obstructing the investigation.
As investigators piece together the moments leading to his disappearance, they learned that Borgwardt had purchased a substantial life insurance policy, made fund transfers to offshore accounts, and changed his online presence before vanishing. Authorities believe he acted independently and has not been in contact with his family, which includes three children and a wife.
Podoll emphasized the emotional toll of Borgwardt's actions on his family, particularly as the holiday season approaches. "What better gift for Christmas than for him to be home with his children?" he stated while discussing their attempt to reach Borgwardt, urging him to return and address the chaos he caused.
As Borgwardt remains away, the authorities are left to ponder the implications of his elaborate deception and the emotional aftermath for those he left behind.
However, investigators later gathered digital evidence, suggesting that Borgwardt had not drowned, but instead fled to Eastern Europe. In a Thursday press briefing, Sheriff Mark Podoll confirmed that investigators had recently been in contact with Borgwardt after they connected him to a Russian-speaking woman, though her identity and role remain undisclosed.
In the 24-second video provided to the authorities, Borgwardt appeared in an apartment, assuring, "I am safe, secure, no problem." He recorded this message from an undisclosed location on November 11, stating the time and affirming his well-being. His revelation about his escape plan, which involved sinking his kayak and cycling away from the scene, has raised eyebrows.
"Borgwardt's actions aren't just perplexing; they also cost the county significantly," Sheriff Podoll mentioned, noting that the man now owes around $40,000 for the search operations. Additionally, he may face charges for obstructing the investigation.
As investigators piece together the moments leading to his disappearance, they learned that Borgwardt had purchased a substantial life insurance policy, made fund transfers to offshore accounts, and changed his online presence before vanishing. Authorities believe he acted independently and has not been in contact with his family, which includes three children and a wife.
Podoll emphasized the emotional toll of Borgwardt's actions on his family, particularly as the holiday season approaches. "What better gift for Christmas than for him to be home with his children?" he stated while discussing their attempt to reach Borgwardt, urging him to return and address the chaos he caused.
As Borgwardt remains away, the authorities are left to ponder the implications of his elaborate deception and the emotional aftermath for those he left behind.
