The animal was found suspended by its back legs after becoming trapped.
An RSPCA rescuer helped free the animal, which had been caught by its hind legs in the fencing, from a garden in Yeovil, Somerset.
The material was being used to protect growing plants, but the animal charity warned many types of netting could have disastrous impacts on wildlife. RSPCA animal rescue officer Alison Sparkes, who saved the fox, said it can be "really dangerous" for animals.Ms Sparkes said: "She’d become twisted in the netting and was unable to free herself.The fox was left suspended by its hind legs after becoming trapped
Ms Sparkes added she had checked the area for any dependent cubs before taking the animal to RSPCA West Hatch Wildlife Centre near Taunton.“We hope that seeing how distressed this fox was reminds people netted fencing and netting used for gardening or in sport can be really dangerous for animals, " Ms Sparkes said.
“We would urge those using netting for sports to remove and store all nets after their game and put any discarded or old netting safely in a bin.Plans to turn 26-acre farm into nature reserveIn the 400 years since New York City's birth, the local wildlife has adapted to a life of fast food, pollution and isolation.
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