Deer trapped in football net set free by animal charity
The Scottish SPCA freed the woodland creature, which had become trapped in netting.
A deer caught in a football net in East Dunbartonshire was freed by animal welfare officers.
The Scottish SPCA was called to a pitch in Kirkintilloch, where the woodland creature had become tangled and trapped in the material on Saturday.
But officers used their "steady hand" to release the deer "unharmed and relieved".
A statement from Scottish SPCA said: "We have a festive feel-good story featuring one of Rudolph's friends.
"Our officers were alerted to this deer caught in a football net in Kirkintilloch.
"It was a long process to untangle it but with patience and a steady hand, the deer was released unharmed and relieved to be free.
"Remember, if you find any animal in distress please call us on 03000 999 999."