The RSPCA has published a warning for anyone using football nets during the World Cup. Deer and foxes have ended up caught in abandoned nets. When the net tightens or pulls firmly, the animals can get seriously injured or even die. The charity says the problem shows up most in the heightened summer sports season.
RSPCA requests 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. Stowage of nets clear of animal paths and disposing of them safely helps protect local fauna and cuts preventable injuries.