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