What was supposed to be a peaceful afternoon of birdwatching quickly turned into a terrifying encounter when two women say that a man opened fire in their direction.
The women described ducking for cover as bullets struck the water and nearby tree branches, turning their calming hobby into a moment of pure fear.
Birdwatchers Describe Incident
According to the victims, they were seated near the river watching birds when they noticed a man dressed in camouflage. At first, they assumed he was hunting. But moments later, they say the gun was aimed directly at them.
Both women scrambled for safety, hiding behind a concrete wall as more shots were fired.
Police Recover Rifle, Ammunition, and Dozens of Shell Casings
The incident happened just before 12:30 p.m. Friday on Van Schaick Island in Cohoes, near the Cohoes/Waterford Bridge. The area, often called “The Flats” near Peebles Island State Park, is a popular spot for birdwatchers and walkers along the riverbank…