The 58-Hour Miracle: The Baby Trapped in a Well

Imagine being trapped underground for nearly 60 hours — with no way out.

That was the reality for 18-month-old Jessica McClure.

On October 14, 1987, Baby Jessica was playing in her aunt's backyard when she fell 22 feet down

a narrow well shaft — barely wide enough for her tiny body.

Rescue crews rushed in, but digging straight down was impossible without causing a collapse.

So engineers devised a daring plan — they would drill a parallel shaft, then tunnel across to reach

her.

For 58 agonizing hours, crews worked nonstop as the world watched in fear.

Oxygen was pumped into the well, and Jessica's faint cries kept rescuers motivated.

Finally, on October 16th, a paramedic named Robert O'Donnell emerged from the tunnel — carrying Baby Jessica in

his arms.

She was alive.

The world cheered.

Jessica recovered fully, and her miraculous rescue became a symbol of courage, teamwork, and hope.

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