@ankhawaketv: A TRUE STORY | Midland, Texas | October 14–16, 1987 On October 14, 1987, an 18-month-old girl named Jessica McClure fell into an abandoned well in her aunt’s backyard in Midland, Texas. Trapped approximately 22 feet underground, Jessica became the center of a desperate rescue operation that captured the attention of millions of people across America. For nearly 58 hours, rescuers worked around the clock, drilling a parallel shaft and tunneling through solid rock to reach the little girl. Firefighters, drilling specialists, medical personnel, and volunteers joined forces in an extraordinary effort. On October 16, Jessica was finally brought to the surface alive. Her rescue became one of the most memorable human-interest stories in American history. THE STORY OF COURAGE, DETERMINATION, AND NEVER GIVING UP. Ankh Awake TV presents a historical true-story spotlight.

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