The RSPCA has published a warning for anyone using football nets during the World Cup. Deer and foxes have ended up caught in discarded nets. When the net jerks or pulls hard, the animals can get gravely wounded or even die. The charity reports the problem shows up most in the peak 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 can keep wildlife out of trouble. Keeping nets away from animal paths and disposing of them responsibly helps protect local fauna and cuts preventable injuries.