Deer trapped in football net rescued by RSPCA

He added: "Patrick's assistance was invaluable as it meant one of us could support the deer's head while the other quickly cut off the netting.

"After a careful assessment it was very good news that on this occasion we were able to release the deer back into the wild."

Mr Wickham said the incident highlighted how "very dangerous" nets can be for wildlife.

"Getting tangled up in netting – whether it's used for sport, fencing or the garden – is very stressful for an animal, particularly one that's wild," he said.

"Everyone can do their bit to help wildlife and something as simple as putting a football net away when it's not in use can save a life."

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