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Nassau County Police Investigate Group of People Entering Manhole in Wantagh

Nassau County police are investigating a group of people who were spotted entering a manhole early Thursday morning in Wantagh, Long Island. Witnesses reported the group of five people descending into the sewer system at the intersection of Wantagh Avenue and Jerusalem Avenue just after 1 a.m., and surveillance video captured the scene. Police responded to the scene and conducted a thorough investigation, but found no individuals remaining inside the manhole. While the specific motive for the descent remains unclear, the incident follows a trend of similar sightings in New York City. Detectives in the city have suggested that the people entering the sewers may be scavengers or migrants searching for valuables. City officials have warned that entering the sewer system is illegal and potentially dangerous due to hazards such as noxious gases, unstable surfaces, and flooding. The NYPD continues to investigate the New York City incidents to determine if the groups are connected.

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