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

A local news story from Pennsylvania, reported by 6abc Philadelphia.

Local News · Pennsylvania · October 14, 2026

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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 6abc Philadelphia, October 14, 2026. Read the full story at 6abc Philadelphia →

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