A US influencer left Australia on 14 March 2025 after a video showed her taking a baby wombat from its mother.
Key Facts
- Who: Sam Jones, also known as Samantha Strable
- What: grabbed a baby wombat from the roadside
- The video was deleted
- She left on 14 March 2025
- She was not deported, the ABC reported
The Video
The video showed her running off with the joey while its mother chased her. She later put it down.
The Response
Immigration Minister Tony Burke said officials were reviewing her visa. He said: “There’s never been a better day to be a wombat in Australia.”
She apologised but said she only held the joey briefly.
Leave Wildlife Alone
If you see injured wildlife, call a local wildlife rescue group. Do not pick up wild animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who took the baby wombat?
US influencer Sam Jones.
Was she deported?
No, she left on her own, reports said.
What should I do if I see a wild animal?
Leave it alone and call a wildlife rescue group if it is hurt.
Conclusion
The video upset many Australians.
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