How Did Morris Survive The Alcatraz Prison

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Three inmates of the Alcatraz Prison escaped on June 11, 1962, and were said to have died in the frigid waters of the San Francisco Bay. Although there is evidence supporting that conclusion there is still no for sure explanation if they actually died or not. I think that they survived the escape because of their clever planning. They could of died but there is still no proof that they did. There is evidence that could help prove that they did survive. So did Frank Morris, along with John and Clarence Anglin survive or not? One thing that can help support that they survived the escape is that there has been items that had belonged to the inmates that have been found on islands and in the water. A raincoat raft along with paddles and the

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