Long Island 'mole people' seen crawling into manhole
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- Five unidentified men, dubbed "mole people," were seen diving into a Long Island storm drain late Thursday night, captured on surveillance as they opened a manhole cover and entered the underground drainage system.
- This incident follows a similar event a week earlier in Manhattan, where three men emerged from a manhole near Penn Station, sparking investigations by NYPD using surveillance and facial recognition to identify the individuals.
- Residents expressed concern about the safety and motives behind these sewer explorations, while authorities warned of the significant hazards posed by entering sewage systems, including toxic gases and flooding risks.
- Officials suspect that some of these sewer incursions, particularly in NYC, may involve migrants searching for lost valuables, though no arrests have been made in connection with these activities.
- Law enforcement and city agencies continue to monitor the situation, urging the public to avoid entering sewers due to the dangerous conditions and potential legal consequences.
