Children of the 80s

The 58 Hours: Baby Jessica and the Well Rescue

39 min · 22. apr. 2026
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On October 14, 1987, 18-month-old Jessica McClure fell into a narrow abandoned well in Midland, Texas—triggering a 58-hour rescue effort that captivated the nation. In this episode, we break down the intense rescue operation, the rise of round-the-clock media coverage, and how “Baby Jessica” became one of the defining news stories of the 1980s.

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