After a month-long search that cost $35,000, Ryan Borgwardt, who faked his drowning in Wisconsin, has returned home and is expected to face charges. Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll confirmed Borgwardt’s voluntary return, ending a months-long ordeal that began in August. While the reasons for his return are unclear, Podoll mentioned his family as a possible motive. Borgwardt, who had vanished while kayaking in Green Lake, will likely be charged with obstructing the search efforts. He had initially been thought to have drowned, leading to an extensive search operation that included divers scouring the lake. Authorities believe Borgwardt fled the country to meet a woman in Uzbekistan, a theory supported by his statements of personal matters prompting his escape. His return journey involved various modes of transportation, starting from an inflatable boat in Green Lake to a plane from Canada. Before landing in the US, Borgwardt had communicated with investigators but was hesitant to come back. Despite his account, authorities are still verifying his claims. Borgwardt’s return marks the end of a puzzling case that captured the attention of many during the search for a man who officials now say never actually drowned.
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American man who pretended to drown now to be charged upon his return from Europe, as per police reports
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