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Police are investigating videos across Brooklyn and Queens showing groups entering and exiting the city’s sewer system, likely treasure hunters; no injuries or arrests have been reported and it’s unclear if the same group is involved. The DEP warns that sewer entry is illegal and dangerous due to gases, unstable surfaces, and flooding.
A giant steel pipe rising up to 13 metres protruded from the ground on a Osaka city highway during sewer construction, according to local authorities; video of the incident was not playable due to a technical error, and no injuries were reported.
In Osaka, an 11.5-foot-diameter sewer pipe suddenly rose more than 32 feet from a construction site, nearly reaching an elevated road and prompting road closures. Officials say draining water may have buoyed the empty pipe, which was later lowered back into the ground after firefighters cut a side opening and injected water; the final 5.2 feet will be removed, keeping streets closed for several more days with no injuries reported.
A large underground steel pipe (27 meters long, 3.5 meters in diameter) rose about 13 meters from the ground at a construction site near Hankyu’s Osaka-Umeda Station in Osaka, likely part of connecting a sewer to a water storage pipe for rainwater overflow; no injuries were reported and traffic was briefly halted as investigators determine the cause.
Washington state officials warn residents about rats potentially entering homes through toilets due to recent severe flooding, advising calm and specific steps to handle encounters, as floods have caused widespread damage and increased rodent intrusion risks.
A massive 100-tonne fatberg has been discovered in east London sewers, measuring about 100 meters long, highlighting the ongoing issue of fats, oils, and grease clogging sewer systems. Thames Water is working to remove it, which could take weeks, and emphasizes the importance of proper waste disposal to prevent further blockages and costly repairs.
Ohio police found a body believed to be that of missing 5-year-old Darnell Taylor in a sewer drain, leading to the arrest of his foster mother, Pammy Maye. The boy went missing on Wednesday, and a statewide AMBER Alert was issued. Maye was taken into custody after being found walking suspiciously, and later told investigators about the body's possible location. This tragic development comes after a 911 call alleging that the foster mother had killed the child, prompting a heartbreaking outcome for the search efforts.
A work crew in Oviedo, Florida discovered a 5-foot alligator residing in a sludge-filled pipe during a routine pothole inspection. The moment was captured in video footage that recalled the enduring big-city myth that inspired the 1980 B-movie “Alligator.” Alligators are not an uncommon sight in the Florida storm runoff network, and they have also been spotted in New York City. The gator was discovered by a robot equipped with a camera, and officials are glad that it wasn't a human that encountered the beast.
Five kids aged 11-12 were rescued from a sewer drain in Staten Island, New York, after getting lost in the tunnel. The firefighters and first responders were able to locate them with the help of a cell phone used to call 911, which had a spotlight. One firefighter was injured during the rescue.