A group of Jewish schoolgirls were recently rescued after becoming lost in a creek tunnel in New York, prompting a surge of antisemitic rhetoric online. Social media platforms were flooded with hateful comments comparing Jewish people to vermin, such as roaches and rats. The online abuse also referenced a previous incident involving tunnels discovered beneath a Chabad synagogue. Community members report the antisemitism was widespread and not isolated to a single individual. Authorities and advocacy groups have condemned the online harassment, highlighting a concerning pattern of escalating antisemitism. The incident underscores the vulnerability of Jewish communities to online hate speech following real-world events. Investigations into the source and extent of the online abuse are ongoing.