Baby Jessica Turns 25, Gains Access To Trust Fund

[proud2BlibKansan]

MIDLAND, Texas -- Baby Jessica is all grown up. She's Momma Jessica now.

The toddler who tumbled down an abandoned water well and got trapped more than two decades ago turns 25 on Saturday, a milestone that gives her access to a trust fund of up to $800,000 donated by thousands of sympathetic strangers who spent 2½ days glued to the television until she was free.

Jessica McClure Morales is now a contented stay-at-home mother of two, and her youngest is 18 months old - the same age she was when her accident drew the eyes of the world to this oil-patch city. She lives less than two miles from the site of the 1987 rescue.

"That's all Jessica has ever wanted was to be a mom and have a family," said her father, Lewis "Chip" McClure. "She's a good mom and keeps her eyes on her kids. She's certainly a doting mother."

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[derby378]

1. I can't believe it's been 25 years already

It's good to hear that Jessica is doing fine and has children of their own. That money will be such a big help for the family.

[proud2BlibKansan]

2. I was amazed when I saw this story

Seems like just a few years ago.

[stevedeshazer]

3. I'm glad she's okay. n/t

[hlthe2b]

4. Sadly, the man who rescued her died of suicide...

I wonder if any of that money might have made life more bearable for him. :shrug:

[proud2BlibKansan]

5. Oh no how awful

I hadn't heard that.