New York police investigate mysterious cases of people coming out of manholes

Investigation follows circulation of videos showing groups climbing out of sewer systems across the city at night New York police are investigating a bizarre mystery involving groups of people emerging from the city’s manholes in recent weeks. The investigation follows the circulation of multiple social media videos showing people climbing out of sewer systems across the city, all in the middle of the night. Continue reading...

Maya Yang · Tue, Jun 2, 2026, 10:36 AM
US news | The Guardian

New York police investigate mysterious cases of people coming out of manholes

Investigation follows circulation of videos showing groups climbing out of sewer systems across the city at night

New York police are investigating a bizarre mystery involving groups of people emerging from the city’s manholes in recent weeks.

The investigation follows the circulation of multiple social media videos showing people climbing out of sewer systems across the city, all in the middle of the night.

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