Great Escape From Alcatraz: The Real-Life Story

Published on June 3, 2018
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The Air Vents

The team also managed to remove the air vents in their cells, giving them the opportunity to create holes big enough to squeeze through. And most surprising, they found used saws around the grounds of the camp and smuggled them into their cells.

The Air Vents

The Air Vents

Crumbling Structure

Luck was on the gang’s side – due to lack of maintenance and the constant influx of saltwater into the prison’s cracked pipes, the cement of the building was starting to crumble. This made it easier for them to chip their way through the prison’s walls.

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Crumbling Structure

Crumbling Structure