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Manhole mystery grips New York
Video of figures clambering in and out of manholes sparks intrigue – and comparisons to crime-fighting turtles
TL;DR
- Three separate incidents in May documented individuals entering and exiting New York City's sewer system via manholes.
- The mysterious sewer explorations have been dubbed "mole people" by the press and have captured public interest during the summer season.
- The New York Police Department is investigating the incidents, although they stated there is no immediate threat to public safety.
- Entering the sewer system is illegal and extremely dangerous due to hazards like noxious gases, unstable surfaces, and flooding.
- Past incidents of people entering sewers in New York include arrests for alleged gold scavenging and historical reports of valuables found.
- The events have drawn comparisons to the fictional Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, who live in the NYC sewer system.
- The article notes that delving beneath city streets, including living in tunnels, is not a new phenomenon in New York or other cities like Las Vegas.