In the video, a person is seen holding an orange device with a black handle and a digital screen. The device is being used to measure the depth of the water in a river. The person is standing on a boat and is moving the device slowly through the water, taking readings as they go. The water is clear and the surrounding area is lush with greenery. The person's hand is steady as they hold the device, and the digital screen on the device is clearly visible, showing the depth measurements in feet and inches.