Ryan Borgwardt, a 45-year-old kayaker from Wisconsin, who faked his own death during a fishing trip, has contacted local police and sent a video confirming he is alive. Disappearing in August, Borgwardt initially sparked a search operation while authorities suspected he drowned. However, digital evidence indicated he may have fled to Eastern Europe. Sheriff Mark Podell expressed relief that Borgwardt is safe, although his exact location remains unknown and efforts continue to persuade him to return home.