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NYPD Investigating Video of Three People Climbing Out of Sewer Near Penn Station
Police are reviewing the footage after earlier sewer checks found no immediate threat to the public or damage to the system.
- On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, three individuals wearing overalls and headlamps emerged from a manhole near Penn Station at 4 a.m., prompting an investigation by the New York Police Department.
- Similar underground sightings occurred earlier this year in Brooklyn and Queens, where groups in protective gear were filmed climbing out of manholes, some carrying tools.
- Following those earlier incidents, the department's Emergency Service Unit inspected the sewer system and reported that "nothing was found," ruling out immediate threats to the public.
- Addressing the recent footage, the NYPD confirmed that no arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing, though the motive remains unclear.
- City officials warn that entering sewer systems is illegal and extremely dangerous due to risks including toxic gases, unstable surfaces, and flooding.
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