Vets had to be called out to help capture an otter after it staged a daring daylight "break-in" at a garden centre in the south of Scotland.

CCTV footage shows the moment the animal sneaked unnoticed into the premises at Matt Williamson and Son in Closeburn, north of Dumfries, on Monday lunchtime.

It then hid under a shelf and got locked in overnight before helping itself to some dog food and bird seed for breakfast and knocking stock around the store.

It was only discovered when staff opened the shop at 09:00 on Tuesday – and then it had to be caught with a fishing net before it could be returned to a nearby burn.

Craig Williamson, from the garden centre, told BBC Scotland News that CCTV showed the otter coming in at about 12:30 on Monday, and having a "sniff and a wander".

It then headed to the top corner of the premises – probably to sleep – concealed under a shelf until the following day.

"It then reappeared at six in the morning to have a wander and its breakfast with a munch on some dog food and bird seed," he said.

"It was discovered when the shop was opened at nine o'clock."

He said they did not initially realise what had caused the disarray in the premises.

"Firstly we thought one of the village's cats had been locked in as there was stock lying on the floor," he explained.

"When the stock was being placed back on the shelves its head popped out.

"By this time we had customers coming in and had to explain they couldn't come in as there was an otter in the shop."

At that point they called out Nithsdale Vets who sent out three members of their team to assist with returning the animal to the wild.

"It was a challenging beast to contain as it outsmarted us when trying to contain it into a smaller space to capture it," said Craig.

"After a good 20 minutes it was caught by a fishing net.

"The vets then took him away to be released at a burn not too far away."

Nithsdale Vets posted on Facebook about the unusual capture operation saying it proved that no two days were the same in veterinary practice.

Scotland is home to a high proportion of the UK's otter population.

They can be found across the country but are most common along the western coast and on islands.

Otters are a protected species and it is an offence to deliberately or recklessly harass, capture, injure or kill them.

It is also an offence to disturb, damage or destroy a breeding site or resting place of an otter or obstruct their access, whether or not an otter is present.

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MetLife Stadium hosted last year's Club World Cup final between Chelsea and Paris St-Germain

Fifa has hit back at criticism from New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, saying vastly inflated train fares at the 2026 World Cup will create problems far beyond just hitting fans in the pocket.

Sherrill said world football's governing body is to blame for supporters having to pay $150 (£111) for a 30-minute NJ Transit train journey from New York to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to attend World Cup games this summer.

She said Fifa should subsidise the cost of public transport for World Cup games.

There are no concession prices for the journey to the stadium, so children and seniors must also pay the full $150, while shuttle bus tickets are priced at $80 (£59).

Fifa offical Heimo Schirgi said: "The NJ Transit current pricing model will have a chilling effect."

Schirgi, chief operating officer for the tournament, insisted Fifa's goal at the World Cup is "to minimise congestion, reduce reliance on private vehicles, and ensure the fan experience is positive and memorable defined by the action on pitch, not delays on the roads".

He added: "Elevated fares inevitably push fans towards alternative transportation options.

"This increases concerns of congestion, late arrivals, and creates broader ripple effects that ultimately diminish the economic benefit and lasting legacy the entire region stands to gain from hosting the World Cup."

Fans being fleeced by £111 World Cup train tickets – FSA

MetLife Stadium – which will be named New York/New Jersey Stadium during the World Cup as part of Fifa's policy on corporate sponsored names – will host eight matches, including an England group game, and the final on 19 July.

Train fares for matches at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, outside Boston, have also been vastly increased to $80 (£59), with coach tickets costing $95 (£70).

Sherrill posted on X, external that her administration "inherited an agreement where Fifa is providing $0 for transportation" while NJ Transit has a bill of $48m (£35m), and claimed the tournament organisers will make $11bn (£8.1bn).

"To arbitrarily set elevated prices and demand Fifa absorb these costs is unprecedented," Fifa's Schirgi added.

"No other global event, concert or major sporting promoter has faced such a demand.

"While Fifa is projected to generate approximately $11bn in revenue, not profit, as the governor incorrectly claims, Fifa has always been a not-for-profit organisation as per our statutes.

"Revenues from the Fifa World Cup are reinvested into developing the game of football, particularly for youth and women, worldwide."

He added that host city agreements were signed in 2018 and that Fifa had already worked with the host committee to develop a transportation plan that "provides efficient and accessible mass transit options" for fans attending the eight matches in New Jersey.

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