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Coverage dated October 14, 2026

39 years ago: 'Baby Jessica' falls down 8-inch well for two days in 1987

Headline from ABC 13 Houston

It took 58 frantic hours to rescue the 18-month-old who fell into an 8-inch well in her Midland, Texas, backyard.

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  1. People

    ‘Baby Jessica’ Was Miraculously Rescued from a Texas Well 39 Years Ago. Inside Her Life Today (opens People)

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    Known as ‘Baby Jessica’ following her 1987 rescue from a deep well at just 18 months old, Jessica McClure Morales is now a mother and grandmother

  2. ABC 13 Houston

    39 years ago: 'Baby Jessica' falls down 8-inch well for two days in 1987 (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    It took 58 frantic hours to rescue the 18-month-old who fell into an 8-inch well in her Midland, Texas, backyard.