Manhole mystery grips New York – just what are city’s ‘mole people’ up to?
Summary
In May, several groups of people were seen entering New York City sewer systems through manholes in Queens and Brooklyn. These activities were captured on video and sparked local interest and police investigation, though no immediate public safety threat was reported.Key Facts
- The first recorded sewer entry happened on May 5 at 2 a.m. in Queens.
- Groups have been filmed climbing in and out of manholes across Brooklyn multiple times in May.
- Witnesses described the individuals as wearing special gear and carrying flashlights.
- Police said there is no current public safety threat but are investigating the events.
- The city's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) warns that entering sewers is illegal and dangerous due to gas, flooding, and unstable surfaces.
- Similar sewer explorations have happened before; in 2023, three men were arrested for trying to find gold underground.
- New York’s sewer system has about 7,400 miles of pipes and 5,000 manholes.
- Sociologist Terry Williams documented people living underground in a 2024 book called Life Underground.
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