The Alcatraz escape refers to a famous incident that occurred on June 11, 1962, when three inmates—Frank Morris and brothers John Anglin and Clarence Anglin—attempted to break out of the Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. They devised a detailed plan that involved creating makeshift rafts and dummy heads to fool the guards. The escape was meticulously planned over several months, using tools they fashioned from everyday items. The inmates managed to leave their cells and reach the water, but their ultimate fate remains unknown. Despite extensive searches, no trace of them was ever found, leading to speculation about whether they survived. The escape has since become a part of American folklore and inspired various films and documentaries.