Rescue of Jessica McClure
Jessica McClure | |
|---|---|
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) 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 58 hours, rescuers worked to free her from the 8 in (20 cm) well casing, about 22 ft (7 m) below grade.
The story garnered worldwide attention. A 1989 ABC television movie was made about the events: Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure.