[VIDEO] New York Rescue Group Warns About Popular Backyard Accessory

Another animal was recently rescued from a backyard in New York State after becoming incapacitated thanks to a very popular sports accessory.

Countless New Yorkers have become accustomed to sharing their property with animals ranging from birds and squirrels to deer and even black bear, but some safety precautions are more well-known than others. One rescue organization is hoping to spread more knowledge about the dangers of one item in particular.

Another Deer Rescued from Popular Backyard Accessory

There are enough adorable videos of animals playing with human toys that it's easy to forget the inherent dangers that they can pose (like these black bears playing on a Dutchess County trampoline). Unfortunately, another family learned the hard way that at least one item is not animal safe.

Deer Tangled in Soccer Net in New York State

Deer Successfully Rescued from Backyard Soccer Net

From birds to deer, there have been several instances this year alone of animals becoming tangled in backyard sport accessories. While some animals have experienced significant injuries during their struggle to free themselves, Strong Island Animal Rescue League shared that luckily, this buck was relatively unharmed.

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Backyard Items That Can Harm Local Wildlife

Items that can pose a high risk to wildlife include soccer nets, rebound nets for sports like baseball, soccer, and lacrosse, as well as hammocks (no matter how adorable a bear looks while lounging.

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