Baby Jessica, 25 years later

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Jessica McClure pulled from wellIn the arms of rescuersLeaving the hospitalJessica McClure at a news conferenceJessica McClure at 11 years old

Rescue worker Steven Forbes carries 18-month-old Jessica McClure to safety in Midland, Texas, after she was trapped for 58 hours after falling 22 feet into an abandoned water well.

Jessica McClure pulled from well

( Eric Gay / Associated Press / October 16, 1987 )

Rescue worker Steven Forbes carries 18-month-old Jessica McClure to safety in Midland, Texas, after she was trapped for 58 hours after falling 22 feet into an abandoned water well.

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