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Why Did Alcatraz Escape
I strongly believe that Morris, Allen West, and Clarence and John Anglin did escape and survive Alcatraz also known as "The Rock". I can see what circumstances lead them to attempt an escape from The Rock. The story shows the environment they were in. Alcatraz was on a 22 acre island in the middle of the San Francisco Bay. Many inmates had attempted an escape but none were successful. Due to the freezing temperatures of the ocean they had died of hypothermia, They had grown, or eaten by the sharks in the shark infested water. according to the article "The small sandstone island of Alcatraz had been used off and on for more than 100 years." Originally named "Isla de los Alcatraces" translated to "Island of the pelicans". During the gold rush in California in 1848 people were concerned that San Francisco might be attacked. The island located only a mile from shore Barren Alcatraz seemed like the perfect spot to build a fortress. Now up to the Civil War in the 1860s …show more content…
, but by the end of the year Alcatraz was housing more than 200 of America's worst …show more content…
The article stated "A car was stolen that night which could have been used by the escapees." based on this evidence they had a way to escape east from where they landed. Also, two unknown unidentified women were spotted at John and Clarence's mothers funeral. According to the video " Two unknown unidentified women with heavy make-up on were seen at John and Clarence's mother's funeral." This evidence leads me to believe that it could have been them in disguise. Another reason I believe this is an unclaimed raft was spotted nearby. the article stated "A raft was discovered on the nearby angel island." this makes me believe they made it to Angel island on the makeshift

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