Group of men seen exiting Brooklyn manhole prompts investigation

31 May 2026 • 1:34 AM MYT
The Independent
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Group of men seen exiting Brooklyn manhole prompts investigation

  • Seven individuals were captured on surveillance footage emerging from a manhole in Gravesend, Brooklyn, early on Friday morning before leaving in waiting vehicles.
  • The group, some appearing to wear waders and carry flashlights, gathered near cars to remove gear before driving away.
  • This incident occurred approximately an hour after a similar group of eight people was seen entering and exiting a sewer manhole in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
  • The NYPD is investigating both occurrences to determine if they are connected, though the reason for the groups being underground remains unknown.
  • The NYC Department of Environmental Protection stated that entering the sewer system is illegal and extremely dangerous due to hazards like noxious gases and unstable surfaces.

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