The RSPCA has released a warning for anyone using football nets during the World Cup. Deer and foxes have become caught in loose nets. When the net tightens or pulls tight, the animals can get badly hurt or even die. The charity notes the problem shows up most in the busy summer sports season.
RSPCA asks fans and garden owners to keep nets stored securely after a game and to throw away old netting the right way. Proper handling could keep wildlife out of trouble. Storing nets distant from animal paths and disposing of them properly helps protect local fauna and cuts preventable injuries.