Jessica McClure | |
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_(cropped).jpg) McClure in 1989 | |
| Born | Jessica McClure March 26, 1986 Midland, Texas, U.S. |
| Other names | Jessica McClure Morales |
| Known for | Falling into a well at 18 months |
| Spouse |
Daniel Morales (m. 2006) |
| Children | 2 |
Jessica McClure Morales (born March 26, 1986; widely known as "Baby Jessica" in 1987[1]) fell into a well in her aunt's backyard in Midland, Texas, on October 14, 1987, at the age of 18 months.
Over the next 56 hours, rescuers worked to free her from the 8 in (20 cm) well casing, about 22 ft (7 m) below grade.[1][2]
The story garnered worldwide attention. A 1989 ABC television movie was made about the events: Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure.
- ^ a b "30 years ago: Rescue of 'Baby Jessica' from the well". Abc13.com. October 14, 2016.
- ^ "Jessica McClure, an 18-month-old girl, is saved after 58 long hours trapped in a well in 1987". NY Daily News. October 15, 2015.