What was Powers carrying that he could have used to avoid capture?
Radio Beacon
Knife
Poison Pin
Flare Gun
Answer
Powers was prepared with a poison pin, a cleverly concealed weapon that he could have used to prevent his capture. This tiny, yet potent tool, concealed within his belongings, held the potential to be a means of self-defense or even a form of covert escape. By harboring this hidden resource, Powers possessed an element of surprise and a possible advantage in evading capture or potentially subduing his captors.
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