NewsWSVN 7 MiamiOctober 26, 2026Miami-Dade County
17-year-old Makaylah Rolle speaks out after severe pit bull attack in Northwest Miami-Dade
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A 17-year-old Northwest Miami-Dade resident is recovering from severe arm and leg injuries following an attack by her family's pit bull. Miami-Dade Animal Services removed the dog the day after the incident, and the animal is expected to be euthanized.
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The attack has resulted in substantial medical expenses for the family while the teen manages ongoing wound care and recovery ahead of her senior year of high school.
Key Facts
- Makaylah Rolle, 17, suffered severe arm and leg injuries in a pit bull attack behind her Northwest Miami-Dade home.
- The attack occurred prior to last Wednesday, after which Rolle was rushed to Ryder Trauma Center.
- Miami-Dade Animal Services removed the dog from the home a day after the incident.
- The pit bull involved in the attack is expected to be euthanized.
- Rolle has experienced ongoing complications requiring return visits to the hospital due to bleeding gashes.
- Rolle's aunt, a nurse, performs daily wound checks, cleanings, and dressing changes.
- Rolle has made recovery progress and is now able to walk and move her arms and feet on her own.
- The family has incurred substantial medical bills as a result of the injuries.
Who's Mentioned
locationNorthwest Miami-Dade“Location of the family home where the attack occurred”OrganizationRyder Trauma Center“Hospital where the victim was rushed following the attack”OrganizationMiami-Dade Animal Services“Agency that removed the dog from the home”OrganizationSunbeam Television Corp.“Copyright holder of the news article”otherDiablo“Name of the family's pit bull involved in the attack”PersonMakaylah Rolle“17-year-old victim of the pit bull attack”