Castleton-on-Hudson

Seal spotted on Hudson River ice just south of Albany

Seal spotted on Hudson River ice just south of Albany

"Castleton-on-Hudson -- Ken Meyer was driving along and glanced at the Hudson River, where he spotted what appeared to be β€œa blob on the ice.”

β€œIt first I thought it was a goose,” the village Department of Public Works employee said. He stopped his vehicle, pulled out his cell phone and zoomed in on it.

β€œIt was a seal. Just hanging out there on the ice,” he said. β€œI’ve lived here for 37 years. I’ve heard of them in the area. Once one was spotted up by the Troy Dam. I’ve never seen one in person, though.”