The RSPCA has released a warning for anyone using football nets during the World Cup. Deer and foxes have got caught in abandoned nets. When the net snaps or pulls hard, the animals can get gravely wounded or even die. The charity says the problem shows up most in the heightened 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. Storing nets clear of animal paths and disposing of them properly helps protect local fauna and cuts preventable injuries.