'Wombat-grabbing' US influencer 'flees Australia' amid growing public outrage
An online petition calling for Sam Jones, who also goes by the name of Samantha Strable, to be deported has attracted more than 30,000 signatures.
U.S. influencer snatches baby wombat from its mom. Cue Australian ire.
Widely shared video of the woman holding the baby wombat prompted Australian authorities to open an investigation into her visa status.
Influencer under fire in Australia after taking wombat from mother for social media video
An American influencer has come under fire for reportedly separating a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia and recording it for social media content. Footage obtained by 10 News First shows the woman grabbing the animal from the ground and walking away.
Australia Reviews Visa of American Influencer Filmed Snatching Baby Wombat
Australia's interior minister said on Thursday his department was reviewing the visa status of a American influencer who uploaded a video of her grabbing a baby wombat in an incident that has caused outrage in the country.
The row over baby wombat grabbed by influencer… in 60 seconds
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American influencer who snatched a baby wombat from its mother leaves Australia
There’s never been a better day to be a baby wombat in Australia,” Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said in a statement after a government official confirmed Jones had flown from the country voluntarily.
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The full unhinged story of influencer who stole baby wombat and might be deported, explained
According to her now-locked Instagram account, Sam Jones is an “outdoor enthusiast & hunter” with a degree in wildlife biology and environmental science. Despite her qualifications, she was recently ...