14K views · 208 reactions | In 1962, three men made a daring escape from Alcatraz. The island is over a mile away from mainland, so did they survive the swim in the choppy, chilly water? Find out more about this story and more on a NEW #PrimeSuspectEarth, premiering Saturday night at 8/7c! | The Weather Channel | Facebook

It’s the most notorious prison in history – and 13 escape attempts were made from Alcatraz. Historian Ashley Rubin discusses the most famous, on the HistoryExtra podcast. Images: Getty, FBI Archives | HistoryExtra

963K views · 11K reactions | Prisoner Who Escaped From Alcatraz Sends Letter To The FBI 50 Years Later! Was Alcatraz, San Francisco’s notoriously inescapable prison, invulnerable to such escape attempts? Well, one letter – claiming to be from someone who successfully escaped the prison – threatens to shatter this idea. Let’s dive into the San Francisco bay and try to get to the bottom of it. | Be Amazed | Facebook