The RSPCA has issued 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 tight, the animals can get seriously injured or even die. The charity reports the problem shows up most in the peak summer sports season.
RSPCA asks fans and garden owners to keep nets stored safely after a game and to throw away old netting the right way. Proper handling can keep wildlife out of trouble. Stowage of nets distant from animal paths and disposing of them properly helps protect local fauna and cuts preventable injuries.