Harford County, MD (WBFF) — Animal Control freed an opossum that was stuck in a soccer net on Monday morning, according to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.
On May 18, Harford County’s Animal Control unit responded to a call for an opossum stuck in a soccer net.
Upon arrival, crews found the animal wrapped in the net, leaving it stuck in the sun. Officials described the animal as emancipated and dehydrated.
ALSO READ | Maryland MVA offices, VEIP stations to close over Memorial Day weekend
It’s believed the opossum was there all night.
These kinds of calls are very common as the weather gets warmer and people bring out recreational sport nets,” the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post. “Many animals entangled in these nets suffer injuries from exposure. Some do not survive.
Luckily, this little guy was sent off to the Pheonix Wildlife Center and is expected to make a full recovery.
BE THE FIRST TO COMMENT
Officials urge the public to remember to pick up and properly secure recreational nets — both for the safety of wildlife and the nets.
Local Story
