Group of 7 creeps emerge from NYC sewer manhole in bizarre scene, NYPD launches probe
A group of seven individuals was filmed emerging from a sewer manhole in Brooklyn, prompting an investigation by the NYPD. The bizarre incident occurred early Friday morning and involved people appearing to lift a manhole cover and emerge with flashlights. No arrests have been made, and the footage has sparked jokes and speculation online.
- ▪The incident took place around 2 a.m. near Gravesend in Brooklyn.
- ▪Footage shows individuals lifting a manhole cover and emerging from the sewer.
- ▪Some individuals were seen stripping off their clothes and piling them into waiting cars.
- ▪The NYPD has launched an investigation into the bizarre scene.
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Metro breaking Group of 7 creeps emerge from NYC sewer manhole in bizarre scene, NYPD launches probe By Alex Oliveira Published May 29, 2026, 6:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Did Splinter put them up to this? A crew of oddballs were filmed emerging from a Brooklyn sewer hole early Friday morning in a strange scene that left New Yorkers questioning their motive. The NYPD has since launched an investigation into the gross stunt that was captured in shocking footage obtained by The Flatbush Scoop. Things quickly took a bizarre turn when somebody emerged from the sewer with a flashlight in hand.
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