US Influencer Sam Jones Leaves Australia Amid Outrage Over Wombat Snatching

American influencer Sam Jones has left Australia following widespread outrage over a video in which she took a baby wombat from its mother. The footage, which went viral, showed Jones laughing as she snatched the distressed marsupial, prompting condemnation from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other officials, who labeled her actions as 'cruel' and 'outrageous.' Despite an online petition demanding her deportation that garnered over 30,000 signatures, Jones was not charged with any offense and left voluntarily before any visa action was taken. Wildlife experts expressed concern for the baby wombat's health, noting it could have been left disoriented and at risk of rejection by its mother. Jones defended her actions in now-deleted comments, asserting that the animal was unharmed, but experts criticized her behavior as reckless and potentially illegal. The incident has sparked a broader discussion about wildlife protection and the responsibilities of social media influencers.