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In October 1987, 18-month-old Jessica McClure fell over 20 feet down a Texas well
Widely known as "Baby Jessica," the world watched on as she was rescued from the well after over two days
In the years since, her dad, Lewis "Chip" McClure, has shared his pride on Instagram
It's been nearly four decades since the world watched on as Jessica McClure Morales , a.k.a. "Baby Jessica," was miraculously rescued from a small Texas well.
On Oct. 14, 1987, the 18-month-old fell more than 20 feet into a well in her aunt’s backyard and remained trapped for over two days without food or water. People all around the country tuned in to live broadcasts as rescuers worked tirelessly around the clock before finally freeing Jessica from the narrow shaft.
According to the Columbia Daily