
NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiOctober 26, 2026Miami-Dade County
17-year-old Makaylah Rolle speaks out after recovering from serious injuries following a pit bull attack in Northwest Miami-Dade
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A 17-year-old girl is recovering from serious arm and leg injuries following a sudden attack by her family's pit bull behind her Northwest Miami-Dade home. Miami-Dade Animal Services removed the dog the day after the incident, and the animal is expected to be euthanized. The victim's family has incurred substantial medical bills while helping her recover for her senior year of high school.
Read the full story at WSVN 7 News MiamiWhy It Matters
A local teenager sustained severe injuries requiring intensive medical care, ongoing wound management, and hospitalization, leading to substantial medical expenses for her family.
Key Facts
- A 17-year-old girl named Makaylah Rolle suffered severe injuries to her arms and legs after being attacked by her family's pit bull behind their home in Northwest Miami-Dade.
- The attack occurred last Wednesday, prompting her rushed transport to Ryder Trauma Center.
- Rolle returned to the home for the first time on Monday since the incident, following her discharge from the hospital.
- She had to return to the hospital after several gashes on her arms and legs continued to bleed.
- Rolle's aunt, a nurse, performs daily wound checks, cleanings, and dressing changes.
- Miami-Dade Animal Services removed the pit bull from the home a day after the attack, and the dog is expected to be euthanized.
- The family has incurred substantial medical bills as Rolle attempts to recover in time for her senior year of high school.
Who's Mentioned
locationNorthwest Miami-Dade“Location of the 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”PersonMakaylah Rolle“17-year-old victim of the pit bull attack”
