NYPD investigates video of people climbing out of manhole in Manhattan

In New York City, a video showing three people emerging from a manhole in Manhattan on August 18, 2026, has led to an investigation by the NYPD. The individuals were dressed in overalls and headlamps, similar to previous sightings earlier this year. The Department of Environmental Protection has warned that entering sewers is illegal and dangerous, while past investigations found no immediate threat to public safety.