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Could the average Indian soldier escape from Alcatraz?

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Yummy, I love answering such questions! Now, Alcatraz was, I repeat was a prison on the Alcatraz Island. It was 1.25 miles off the coast from San Francisco. Alcatraz was designed to hold prisoners who continuously caused trouble at other federal prisons. read more

When the pair tried to escape from Leavenworth, they were sent to Alcatraz with John arriving on October 21, 1960, and Clarence arriving on January 10, 1961. Inside of a year, they began to plan an elaborate escape attempt with Frank Morris and Allen West. read more

I would get some lessons and try an open water swim or two before you register for the event. I say this because a lot of people even very experienced swimmers experience panic in open water, especially cold water. The Escape to Alcatraz event is pretty expensive so better to figure out if you want to do it before paying. read more

Crossing the Bay – Yes, youngsters have made the more than mile-long swim from Alcatraz to Angel Island. But with the strong currents and frigid Bay water, the odds were clearly against these men. Three if by land – The plan, according to the prison informant, Allen West, was to steal clothes and a car once on land. read more

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