On this day October 16 1987, 18 month old Jessica McClure, known to the world as Baby Jessica, was rescued after being trapped in an eight inch wide well in her aunt’s backyard in Midland, Texas. The dramatic rescue effort lasted more than 56 hours and captured the attention and hearts of people around the world.
Rescuers worked tirelessly around the clock, drilling through rock and using delicate equipment to safely free her. When Baby Jessica was finally pulled to safety, millions of viewers watching live television celebrated her survival as a miracle of teamwork, technology, and determination.
80s insight: The rescue of Baby Jessica became one of the most memorable events of the decade, uniting people everywhere and demonstrating the human spirit’s ability to overcome extraordinary challenges.
Rescuers worked tirelessly around the clock, drilling through rock and using delicate equipment to safely free her. When Baby Jessica was finally pulled to safety, millions of viewers watching live television celebrated her survival as a miracle of teamwork, technology, and determination.
80s insight: The rescue of Baby Jessica became one of the most memorable events of the decade, uniting people everywhere and demonstrating the human spirit’s ability to overcome extraordinary challenges.
