Wisconsin officials reveal kayaker’s plan to stage drowning [Video]

Forty-four-year-old Ryan Borgwardt vanished after a trip to Green Lake on Aug. 12. his family reported him missing after he didn’t return from a kayaking trip to the area. The Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office provided an update on the investigation into Ryan’s staged disappearance, revealing details of his actions, restitution costs, and ongoing efforts to secure his return to the United States.Sheriff Mark A. Podoll said they were able to make contact with Ryan on Nov. 11 through communication with a Russian-speaking woman. Authorities confirmed his identity by asking questions only he could answer and requesting a video of himself. “Good evening. It’s Ryan Borgwardt. Today is Nov. 11. It’s approximately 10 a.m. for you guys. I’m in my apartment. I am safe and secure. No problem. OK. Hope this works,” Borgwardt said in the video. “Is it still believed that he could be in Uzbekistan?” WISN 12 News …