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Located off the coast of French Guiana, Devil’s Island became one of history’s most feared prison colonies. Prisoners faced disease, brutal labor, isolation, and deadly waters surrounding the island. Escape attempts were rare—and survival was never guaranteed. A prison so harsh, its name still carries fear today.
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