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

A local news story from North Carolina, reported by ABC11 WTVD Raleigh.

Local News · North Carolina · October 14, 2026

From ABC11 WTVD Raleigh

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

Reported by ABC11 WTVD Raleigh, October 14, 2026. Read the full story at ABC11 WTVD Raleigh →

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