Mystery Surrounds Discovery of Elderly Man in East River A shocking scene unfolded in Queens on Wednesday afternoon as police responded to a distress call near Hunter's Point South Park. An 80-year-old man was found floating in the East River, sparking concerns about the circumstances surrounding his discovery. Authorities were quick to respond to the scene, located at the intersection of 50th Avenue and Center Boulevard, around 4:40 p.m. As investigators work to piece together the events leading up to this incident, questions linger about the man's identity, how he ended up in the water, and what his current condition may be.
The 80-year-old man was discovered floating in the East River just off Hunter’s Point South Park, near the intersection of 50th Avenue and Center Boulevard, around 4:40 p.m., police said.
