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NYPD probes fresh video of people climbing out of Manhattan manhole
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- New York police are investigating a recent video showing three people emerging from a manhole in Manhattan near Penn Station and Madison Square Garden, recorded after 4 a.m. on August 18.
- The individuals were dressed in overalls and headlamps, similar to groups seen in previous incidents earlier this year, although it is unclear if the events are connected.
- The city's Department of Environmental Protection confirmed no damage to sewer infrastructure and warned that entering sewers is illegal and dangerous due to hazards like toxic gases and flooding risks.
- Earlier incidents in May involved groups emerging from manholes in Brooklyn, with police concluding the individuals were likely scavenging for valuables and found no immediate public threat or sewer damage.
- The NYPD continues its investigation with no arrests made so far and emphasizes public safety concerns related to unauthorized sewer entry.
