Wis. man who faked his death on kayaking trip reveals how he escaped and fled to Europe

GREEN LAKE, Wis. (TCN) -- Ryan Borgwardt, the man who faked his own kayaking death and fled to Europe, made contact with law enforcement and revealed how he concocted his plan to disappear. Borgwardt disappeared Aug. 12 after he took his kayak onto Green Lake and never returned, prompting his family to grow concerned. Green Lake County deputies responded and found Borgwardt’s car and trailer. Boaters discovered his capsized kayak and a tackle box that contained his wallet, keys, and license. Divers from search and rescue organization Bruce’s Legacy assisted in looking for Borgwardt in