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In a shocking revelation, it turned out that he had intentionally capsized his kayak and then traveled clandestinely across the Canadian border. The pieces of the puzzle started to fit when investigators traced his contact with a woman from Uzbekistan, who spoke Russian—they believe she may have played a pivotal role in Borgward’s decision to vanish.
The Sheriff’s Findings
On Thursday, the sheriff's department released a statement suggesting that Ryan Borgward is alive and well. They even shared a video proving that he was safe in an apartment, contradicting the original narrative of his disappearance. The sheriff also clarified that the viral TikTok video featuring the man at Pacific Beach is not Borgward, even though the resemblance sparked significant interest and speculation.