The RSPCA has issued 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 firmly, the animals can get gravely wounded or even die. The charity reports 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 may keep wildlife out of trouble. Storing nets distant from animal paths and disposing of them properly helps protect local fauna and cuts preventable injuries.