News, Baby Jessica: 20 Years Later. (toddler, child, 7 years old, family)

[John1960]

Today, the Toddler that Captured the Nation's Attention Has a Child of Her Own.

In October 1987, the nation focused in on Midland, Texas, and became captivated by the story of an 18-month-old toddler who became stuck in a well.

ABC News: Baby Jessica: 20 Years Later

[Southernkomfort27]

That's a story I'll never forget. I followed it closely, in between contractions, while in labor with my third child.

[GreenMachine]

Originally Posted by John1960

Today, the Toddler that Captured the Nation's Attention Has a Child of Her Own.

In October 1987, the nation focused in on Midland, Texas, and became captivated by the story of an 18-month-old toddler who became stuck in a well.

ABC News: Baby Jessica: 20 Years Later

How did she fall in that hole in the fist place? Does anyone remember?

- Greenie

[miu]

Originally Posted by GreenMachine

How did she fall in that hole in the fist place? Does anyone remember?

- Greenie

Maybe the toddler fell on the flower pot covering the well opening and then toppled into it?

McClure is unable to remember how she fell into an eight-inch abandoned well covered by a flower pot in her backyard. The fact Jessica has no memory of the event may be ironic -- because many of her rescuers and residents said they would never be able to forget it.

[golfgal]

I can't believe that was 20 years ago

[Wi_Girl]

I was 7 years old when that happened and I still remember that. I'm so glad that she was able to be rescued!

[NJTina]

I cannot believe it was 20 years ago, either. How sad for the man that saved her to have committed suicide.

[cdc3217]

Why all the media coverage of the anniversary? I mean, I guess its an anniversary, but...
It seemed overdone, considering none of the family members wanted or participated in the coverage.