yes
no because some were afraid tht they would get caught trying to help the run away slaves
they know they might be caught and will be punished.
slave hunters
Abolitionists who were caught with slaves could face fines, imprisonment, or even violence from pro-slavery groups or individuals. In some cases, they risked their lives to assist escaped slaves on the Underground Railroad.
If Harriet Tubman had been caught helping slaves, she would have faced legal repercussions, such as fines, imprisonment, or even violent punishment. However, she was never caught during her many missions to rescue slaves along the Underground Railroad.
Slaves were branded as a form of permanent identification by their owners to signify ownership and discourage escape. It was also a way for slave owners to easily identify their slaves if they were found or caught trying to escape. Branding was a dehumanizing and oppressive practice that reinforced the concept of slavery as a legal and economic institution.
A big percentage
They would get killed.
Runaway slaves who are caught escaping may face punishment in the form of physical abuse, imprisonment, or being returned to their owners. The severity of the consequences would typically depend on the laws and attitudes towards slavery in the region where they are caught.
Please rewrite. To answer your question time and place is needed. Slaves have been part of man's history for thousands of years.
Slaves historically escaped at night to minimize the risk of being caught and to take advantage of the cover of darkness.