The New York City police are delving into a peculiar incident after surveillance footage captured several individuals entering a sewer through a manhole and reappearing several hours later. This curious event unfolded in the Flatbush area of Brooklyn.

On social media, the NYPD shared, “Earlier today, authorities conducted a thorough investigation following reports of unauthorized individuals inside the sewer system on McDonald Avenue. The NYPD and other agencies have completed their sweep, confirming the area is safe and free of hazards.”

According to PIX 11-TV, this group was observed entering the manhole at approximately 11 p.m. on a Thursday night, only to emerge again at around 2 a.m. on Friday. In a similar incident, another group was reportedly seen using a different manhole in the vicinity during the same timeframe, as noted by the authorities.

Meanwhile, another alarming environmental issue has surfaced as a staggering 250 million gallons of sewage have reportedly contaminated the Potomac River in what officials are calling a ‘historic’ spill. The investigation into both events continues, with authorities seeking to understand the full scope and implications of these occurrences.

250 MILLION GALLONS OF SEWAGE HAVE CONTAMINATED THE POTOMAC RIVER IN ‘HISTORIC’ SPILL

Police in New York City are investigating after several people were caught on surveillance video this week going into the sewer via a manhole and emerging hours later. (NYPD)

The police don’t yet know who the sewer explorers were or what they were up to.

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection also did its own inspection, telling Fox News Digital: “DEP has inspected the sewer infrastructure at this location and found no damage to the system.”

A group of sewer explorers entered via a manhole on McDonald Avenue in Flatbush. (Google Maps)

The spokesperson warned, “Entering the sewer system is both illegal and extremely dangerous. Sewers can contain numerous hazards, including noxious and potentially deadly gases, unstable surfaces, flooding risks, and confined spaces. For these reasons, members of the public should never enter a pipe, drain, catch basin, manhole, or outfall.”

The people were seen entering the manhole around 11 p.m. on Thursday in the Flatbush neighborhood in Brooklyn and reemerging around 2 a.m. on Friday. (NYPD)

Fox News Digital has reached out to the NYPD for comment.

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On Saturday, transgender athlete AB Hernandez competed for a state title amidst a backdrop of heated protests at the CIF State Track & Field Championships. The event, held at Buchanan High School in Clovis, saw parents and activists gathering outside to voice their concerns, insisting that female sports events should be exclusively for biological girls.

Hernandez, a senior from Jurupa Valley High School, had successfully advanced to the finals in the girls’ long jump, high jump, and triple jump categories. During Friday’s preliminary rounds, Hernandez achieved the top qualifying marks in two events, leading to their participation in the Saturday finals.

The athlete has become a focal point in the ongoing debate over transgender participation in sports, garnering nationwide attention. The controversy underscores a larger conversation about fairness and inclusion, with critics, including parents, competitors, and advocates for women’s sports, arguing that biological males should not be allowed to compete in girls’ divisions.

Protesters, clad in shirts emblazoned with “Save Girl’s Sports,” were a visible presence outside the championship venue. Many held flags and signs bearing messages such as, “No boys. No bias. Just fairness,” reflecting their call for maintaining traditional divisions in school sports.

Several carried flags and signs reading, “No boys. No bias. Just fairness.”

Others accused officials of allowing opportunities to be taken from female athletes, displaying signs that said top finishes had been “stolen from our daughters.”

Additional signs urged the CIF to “Save Girl’s Sports.”

Inside the stadium, Hernandez finished third in the girls’ long jump with a mark of 20 feet, 2 1/4 inches.

First place was shared by Ellie McCuskey-Hay of St. Ignatius High School and Gianna Gonzalez of Moorpark High School, who each jumped 20 feet, 3 1/2 inches.

Despite finishing in fourth, Corinne Jones from St. Mary’s High School joined Hernandez on the podium to share third place.

The unusual arrangement stems from a CIF policy adopted ahead of the 2025 state championships and continued into 2026 under mounting political and legal pressure.

Under the rule, if a transgender athlete places in a postseason track event, the highest-finishing cisgender female competitor is elevated into the same placement.

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The state championship followed weeks of controversy surrounding Hernandez’s success in girls’ competition.

Just two weeks ago, Hernandez swept the girls’ long jump, high jump and triple jump at the CIF Southern Section championship final.

The victories triggered backlash from parents, athletes and activists and led officials to award duplicate gold medals to the female runners-up.

The tension was visible during the medal ceremony.

Some competitors appeared to avoid celebrating alongside Hernandez, with one athlete reportedly choosing not to stand on the podium and others keeping their distance.

The controversy intensified again one week later when Hernandez repeated the feat at the CIF Southern Section Track and Field Masters Meet in Ventura County, taking first place in all three jumping events.

Officials once again awarded gold medals to the second-place female finishers, and Hernandez shared the top spot on the podium with each runner-up.

In a bold move for her latest Savage x Fenty campaign, Rihanna has tapped Vivian Wilson, the transgender daughter of Elon Musk, to be the face of the brand’s new Pride-themed collection. Vivian, who is 22 years old and has publicly distanced herself from her well-known father, is making waves in the modeling world with her latest endeavor.

In the campaign, Vivian exudes confidence and poise, showcasing the collection in a sleek black bra and matching panties. The garments are adorned with messages celebrating queer pride, highlighting the campaign’s inclusive message. Her striking appearance is enhanced by her strawberry-blonde hair, which complements the dramatic beads draped across the ensemble, adding an artistic flair to the look.

This collaboration marks the second time Vivian has worked with Rihanna, following a successful Valentine’s campaign earlier this year. With each new project, Vivian continues to establish herself as a prominent figure in the modeling industry, making her mark with her unique style and strong sense of self.

The strawberry-blonde beauty styled the look with draped strands of beads, including detailing across the bra for a dramatic finish.

She completed the outfit with open-toe stilettos adorned with beaded accents, as Rihanna’s brand captioned the carousel by tagging Vivian and writing: ‘@vivllainous is exactly who she said she is’.

The campaign comes just months after Rihanna previously collaborated with Vivian on a Valentine’s campaign.

Rihanna has enlisted Elon Musk ’s transgender daughter Vivian Wilson to model in the latest Savage x Fenty campaign

The 22-year-old, who is estranged from the Tesla founder, appears in the brand’s new Pride-themed collection

At the time, the Diamonds songstress – who launched Savage x Fenty back in 2018 – opened up about the collection in a statement, per WWD. 

‘Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love in all its forms,’ the mother-of-three expressed. 

‘At Savage x Fenty, we’re all about embracing love in every way and creating products that let people feel confident while doing so.’ 

Wilson first made waves last March when she graced the cover of Teen Vogue – and just two months later, she officially launched her modeling career with a collaboration for the edgy brand Wildfang.

That same month, she also slipped into pieces for the inclusive underwear brand Tomboyx.

‘I was terrified,’ Wilson admitted of the shoot in an interview with Vanity Fair. ‘Before this, I was very much the person who, like, didn’t show any skin, ever, at all. Even in my day-to-day, like going to the beach with friends, I would, like, not wear a swimsuit.’

The star continued, ‘So it was very, very nerve-racking, but I wanted to do [the shoot] because I wanted to have more confidence in my own body. I do feel confident in my own body, but I wanted to, like, prove that confidence to myself, if that makes any sense.’

By September, Wilson was strutting her stuff on the runway during New York Fashion Week, making her catwalk debut for CHRISHABANA’s Spring 2026 show.

Posing in a slinky black bra and matching panties emblazoned with pro-queer messaging, the model looked every inch the professional as she struck a series of confident poses

Rihanna’s brand captioned the carousel by tagging Vivian and writing: ‘@vivllainous is exactly who she said she is’

The campaign comes just months after Rihanna previously collaborated with Vivian on a Valentine’s campaign 

Opening up about fame to The Cut, she admitted, ‘I’m not very good at being famous. It’s a skill. I fought so hard for so long to be viewed as a regular person. There was a moment literally right before I became famous where no one knew who I was. 

‘It was amazing. Everyone treated me as a regular person. I kind of miss that. But I also like being famous.’

As the eldest daughter of Elon Musk and his ex-wife Justine, Wilson came out as trans at 16 – and two years later legally dropped Musk from her surname amid their estrangement.

She has been candid about her relationship with the tech mogul, telling Teen Vogue: ‘I don’t give a f*** about him. I really don’t. It’s annoying that people associate me with him. I just don’t have any room to care anymore.’