GoKawiilNYPD reports eighth manhole-entry incident since May amid ongoing sewer-diving trend
Police say three people were seen climbing into a Manhattan manhole on Sunday, the latest in a string of at least eight similar incidents in New York City and on Long Island since May. Authorities describe the activity as both dangerous and illegal, though the motive behind it remains unclear.
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The repeated incidents suggest a growing trend, possibly tied to social media challenges or urban exploration culture, though no group has claimed responsibility. Police attention to the pattern could lead to stepped-up monitoring of infrastructure access points and public warnings about the risks of entering sewer systems.
- At least eight manhole-entry incidents reported since May in NYC and Long Island
- The latest involved three people entering a Manhattan manhole on Sunday
- Police call the activity dangerous and illegal, but its purpose remains unexplained
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-10-13
Published there as: “NYC manhole mystery: Why people are crawling in and out of New York City sewers, according to police”
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