NYPD to investigate another video of people emerging from manhole
Videos have shown people climbing out of sewers in Manhattan, including a recent incident near Penn Station where three people in work gear emerged from a manhole. The NYPD is investigating these cases. It's unclear who these people are or why they were in the sewers.
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3 sourcesMystery under the streets of New York City as 3 people emerge from manhole
NYPD reveals new details after people seen leaving sewer system near Penn Station
NYPD investigating video of 3 people climbing out of sewer near Penn Station in NYC
NYPD investigating video of three people climbing out of sewer near Penn Station
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2 developments- Aug 23NYPD investigating video of 3 people climbing out of sewer near Penn Station in NYC
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