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In October 1987, the world stood still for 58 hours as Baby Jessica McClure was trapped 22 feet below ground in a narrow well in Midland, Texas. It was one of the first true “live” rescue stories, with CNN’s 24/7 coverage making Jessica “everybody’s baby.” Cheryl recounts the tension, triumph, and human determination behind one of the most gripping rescues in modern history.
Then Rob takes a walk on the wild side with animal-inflicted Darwin Awards — including a man who literally tried to bite a fish to death, and another who poached an endangered fish only to become extinct himself.
🍼 One baby girl united a nation
🐟 One fish refused to be dinner
🎙️ From underground miracles to underwater mayhem
By Rob and Cheryl Riches3.7
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In October 1987, the world stood still for 58 hours as Baby Jessica McClure was trapped 22 feet below ground in a narrow well in Midland, Texas. It was one of the first true “live” rescue stories, with CNN’s 24/7 coverage making Jessica “everybody’s baby.” Cheryl recounts the tension, triumph, and human determination behind one of the most gripping rescues in modern history.
Then Rob takes a walk on the wild side with animal-inflicted Darwin Awards — including a man who literally tried to bite a fish to death, and another who poached an endangered fish only to become extinct himself.
🍼 One baby girl united a nation
🐟 One fish refused to be dinner
🎙️ From underground miracles to underwater mayhem