The RSPCA has published a warning for anyone using football nets during the World Cup. Deer and foxes have become caught in abandoned nets. When the net jerks or pulls tight, the animals can get badly hurt 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 could keep wildlife out of trouble. Stowage of nets away from animal paths and disposing of them safely helps protect local fauna and cuts preventable injuries.