Making a Tough Decision at the Last Minute

As the escape from Alcatraz unfolded, an unexpected obstacle arose that threatened their collective plan. The Anglin brothers and Frank managed to slip out of their cells smoothly, but their fourth companion, Allen, faced a critical setback.

Despite his earlier signal, Allen had miscalculated the dimensions of his escape hole—it was too small. Initially, Frank tried desperately to assist, attempting to widen the gap, but the stubborn cement refused to yield. As precious moments ticked away, they faced a painful decision. Reluctantly, the group concluded they had no choice but to proceed without West, leaving him behind to face his fate alone.