In the video, a man is seen standing in front of a river. He is wearing a green cap with the logo "USGS" on it and a red plaid shirt. The man is also wearing a life vest. He is holding a small object in his hand and appears to be examining it closely. The river behind him is calm, and there are trees and bushes visible in the background. The man seems to be focused on his task, and there is no one else visible in the video.