The RSPCA has issued a warning for anyone using football nets during the World Cup. Deer and foxes have ended up caught in discarded nets. When the net tightens or pulls hard, the animals can get gravely wounded or even die. The charity notes the problem shows up most in the busy summer sports season.
RSPCA requests fans and garden owners to keep nets stored properly after a game and to throw away old netting the right way. Proper handling may keep wildlife out of trouble. Stowage of nets clear of animal paths and disposing of them responsibly helps protect local fauna and cuts preventable injuries.