Hundreds of kayakers took to the waterways of Copenhagen for a colorful kayak parade celebrating pride, community and strength. Participants paddled together through the Danish capital, turning the event into a vibrant display of solidarity, inclusion and outdoor spirit.

Copenhagen kayak parade draws hundreds: Kayakers paddle for pride & strength

A man from the US state of Wisconsin who allegedly faked his own death and fled to Eastern Europe has returned to the United States and turned himself in on Tuesday (Dec 10), said the Green Lake County Sheriff.&nbsp;

Ryan Borgwardt, 45, left his wife and three children. However, the reason and his whereabouts for the past four months have not yet been revealed by the police. He is being held in the Green Lake County Jail and was set to appear in court on December 11.

Borgwardt could be asked to reimburse the cost of his search and rescue operations, Sheriff Mark Podoll said, according to NBC News.

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Borgwardt was reported missing on August 12 after he did not return from a fishing trip on Green Lake, which is about an hour away from his Watertown home in Wisconsin.

Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office was only able to find the man’s kayak and a tackle box containing a set of keys, a wallet, and his license. Soon the officials found evidence of Borgwardt leaving for Europe via Canada.

Borgwardt had deliberately overturned his kayak, tossed his phone and returned to the coast in a small inflatable boat, Podoll said. He then rode an e-bike to Madison, about 80 miles away, and then boarded a bus to Detroit, Michigan. He eventually crossed the Canadian border and flew to Europe.

Before his elaborate scheme, Borgwardt transferred money to a foreign bank account and changed his email. He also communicated with a woman in Uzbekistan. He cashed out a life insurance policy worth $375,000, which was intended to help his family.

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The investigators came into contact with Borgwardt on November 11 through a Russian-speaking woman. She did not reveal whether she was the same woman in Uzbekistan or if she was with Borgwardt, Podoll said.

He remained in contact with the authorities since then and appeared safe but did not speak with his family, the sheriff&nbsp;said during a press conference in late November.

“In our communications, we are expressing the importance of his decision to return home and clean up the mess that he has created,” Podoll said, CNN reported. Borgwardt expressed regret for hurting his family and “also feels bad about the amount of hours that we have put in the community.” He also said that Borgwardt thought that the authorities would stop looking after him after about two weeks.

“He picked the wrong sheriff and the wrong department,” Podoll said.

(With inputs from agencies)

A man from the US state of Wisconsin who allegedly faked his own death and fled to Eastern Europe has returned to the United States and turned himself in on Tuesday (Dec 10), said the Green Lake County Sheriff.

A man from the US state of Wisconsin who allegedly faked his own death and fled to Eastern Europe has returned to the United States and turned himself in on Tuesday (Dec 10), said the Green Lake County Sheriff. Ryan Borgwardt, 45, left his wife and three children. However, the reason and his whereabouts for the past four months have not yet been revealed by the police. He is being held in the Green Lake County Jail and was set to appear in court on December 11. Borgwardt could be asked to reimburse the cost of his search and rescue operations, Sheriff Mark Podoll said, according to NBC News. Also read | UnitedHealthcare CEO murder: Fingerprints from crime scene match Mangione's, say police Borgwardt was reported missing on August 12 after he did not return from a fishing trip on Green Lake, which is about an hour away from his Watertown home in Wisconsin. Green Lake County Sheriff’s Office was only able to find the man’s kayak and a tackle box containing a set of keys, a wallet, and his license. Soon the officials found evidence of Borgwardt leaving for Europe via Canada. Borgwardt had deliberately overturned his kayak, tossed his phone and returned to the coast in a small inflatable boat, Podoll said. He then rode an e-bike to Madison, about 80 miles away, and then boarded a bus to Detroit, Michigan. He eventually crossed the Canadian border and flew to Europe. Before his elaborate scheme, Borgwardt transferred money to a foreign bank account and changed his email. He also communicated with a woman in Uzbekistan. He cashed out a life insurance policy worth $375,000, which was intended to help his family. Also read | Who is Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump junior’s former date and next US envoy to Greece? The investigators came into contact with Borgwardt on November 11 through a Russian-speaking woman. She did not reveal whether she was the same woman in Uzbekistan or if she was with Borgwardt, Podoll said. He remained in contact with the authorities since then and appeared safe but did not speak with his family, the sheriff said during a press conference in late November. “In our communications, we are expressing the importance of his decision to return home and clean up the mess that he has created,” Podoll said, CNN reported. Borgwardt expressed regret for hurting his family and “also feels bad about the amount of hours that we have put in the community.” He also said that Borgwardt thought that the authorities would stop looking after him after about two weeks. “He picked the wrong sheriff and the wrong department,” Podoll said. (With inputs from agencies)

Wisconsin man who faked his death, fled to Europe has returned to US

A 65-year-old Lithuanian man was rescued by Tasmania paramedics after he was stuck between the rocks in the Franklin River, which led to the amputation of his leg. The man is currently in a critical condition at the hospital.

The kayaker remained partially submerged in the water in remote southwest Tasmania after he slipped and got his leg trapped for over 20 hours on Friday (Nov 22). The man has rafting experience of over five decades and was part of an 11-member international rafting trip along the remote river when the incident occurred.

When the medical emergency responders were not able to free the man despite&nbsp;several attempts, the decision was made to amputate his leg at the knee. He was airlifted and taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital on Saturday (Nov 25).

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<h2>The ‘worst case scenario’</h2>

Tasmanian intensive care workers, specialist retrieval doctors, and flight paramedics rushed to the aid of the man.

The rescue team said, “This rescue was the worst-case scenario of worst-case scenarios.”

The man spoke little English, which made the situation even more difficult. The rescuers were able to communicate with the man with the help of a Lithuanian doctor, who was on the trip with the man and acted as a translator.

“We couldn't actually take his mind off the situation and talk to him about his family or, you know, his trips that he's done, so that was really hard,” said Ace Petrie, a Swift water rescue technician with Surf Life Saving Tasmania. He was one of the first persons to arrive at the scene.

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Intensive flight care paramedic Mitch Parkinson explained it was necessary to keep the risk of hypothermia away as the man was submerged in the fast-flowing water.

"Our efforts were to keep him warm as best as possible, acknowledging that he's in a torrent of water, and to keep him fed and watered as much as we could," he said.

"What I saw was an exceptionally strong and robust man that had maintained that through the night into the morning," Parkinson added.

(With inputs from agencies)

A 65-year-old Lithuanian man was rescued by Tasmania paramedics after he was stuck between the rocks in the Franklin River, which led to the amputation of his leg.

A 65-year-old Lithuanian man was rescued by Tasmania paramedics after he was stuck between the rocks in the Franklin River, which led to the amputation of his leg. The man is currently in a critical condition at the hospital. The kayaker remained partially submerged in the water in remote southwest Tasmania after he slipped and got his leg trapped for over 20 hours on Friday (Nov 22). The man has rafting experience of over five decades and was part of an 11-member international rafting trip along the remote river when the incident occurred. When the medical emergency responders were not able to free the man despite several attempts, the decision was made to amputate his leg at the knee. He was airlifted and taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital on Saturday (Nov 25). Also read | Storm Bert batters much of Britain again, at least three people killed The ‘worst case scenario’ Tasmanian intensive care workers, specialist retrieval doctors, and flight paramedics rushed to the aid of the man. The rescue team said, “This rescue was the worst-case scenario of worst-case scenarios.” The man spoke little English, which made the situation even more difficult. The rescuers were able to communicate with the man with the help of a Lithuanian doctor, who was on the trip with the man and acted as a translator. “We couldn't actually take his mind off the situation and talk to him about his family or, you know, his trips that he's done, so that was really hard,” said Ace Petrie, a Swift water rescue technician with Surf Life Saving Tasmania. He was one of the first persons to arrive at the scene. Also read | From picking Vance to blocking Pompeo, Trump junior is calling shots in US transition process Intensive flight care paramedic Mitch Parkinson explained it was necessary to keep the risk of hypothermia away as the man was submerged in the fast-flowing water. "Our efforts were to keep him warm as best as possible, acknowledging that he's in a torrent of water, and to keep him fed and watered as much as we could," he said. "What I saw was an exceptionally strong and robust man that had maintained that through the night into the morning," Parkinson added. (With inputs from agencies)

Lithuanian kayaker rescued in Tasmania after a 20-hour rescue ordeal, leading to leg amputation

In California's Santa Cruz, wildlife officials have been trying to capture a wayward sea otter. The otter has been stealing surfboards away from surfers and aggressively approaching kayakers off the coast.

Otter aggressively approaches kayakers off the coast

Extreme kayaker explores Iceland's stunning waterscape

It's not out of place to see groups of kayakers on any given day exploring the iconic sights of Sydney's world famous harbour, but one such paddling tour is doing things a little differently. With a paddle, a bucket, a sieve and a picker stick, 'Sydney by Kayak' offers guided paddles with the sole objective of removing rubbish from the harbour and according to founder Laura Stone, the tour is as popular as ever.

Kayakers clean up Sydney Harbour by the bucket

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