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3 Men Climb Brooklyn Sewer
NYPD spots 3 men emerging from Bensonhurst sewer at 4:34 a.m.
In brief
NYPD spots 3 men emerging from Bensonhurst sewer at 4:34 a.m. Three men were spotted climbing out of a Brooklyn sewer at 4:34 a.m. by NYPD, with residents concerned about safety and the sewer mystery. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Sewer Climb Spotted
NYPD reported three men climbing out of Bensonhurst sewer at Bay Ridge Parkway and 17th Avenue at 4:34 a.m. on September 26, 2026.
Brightly Colored Clothing
A 911 caller described the men as wearing brightly colored clothing.
Manhole Closed
Police closed the manhole by the time they arrived at the scene.
Resident Concerns
Bensonhurst residents raised safety concerns after the sighting, fearing sewer damage and neighborhood impact.
Earlier Arrests
Two men arrested Wednesday near Park Avenue and East 61st Street in Manhattan were searching for valuables in storm drains.
At a glance
Three men were spotted climbing out of a Brooklyn sewer at 4:34 a.m. by NYPD, with residents concerned about safety and the sewer mystery.
