'I caught a baby wombat': U.S. influencer Sam Jones was roundly condemned for her wildlife stunt in Australia
Briefly

A U.S. influencer named Sam Jones filmed herself capturing a baby wombat from its mother in Australia and posted the video online, causing outrage globally. Despite claiming she was a wildlife biologist, backlash ensued after a clip showing the distressed animal went viral. Jones defended her actions, claiming the baby was only held for a minute before being released unharmed. Nevertheless, public outrage led to over 39,000 signatures on a petition calling for her deportation, prompting Jones to make her Instagram account private and leave Australia voluntarily.
The Montana-based influencer filmed herself taking a baby wombat from its mother, leading to public outrage and a petition for her deportation.
Sam Jones described herself as a wildlife biologist, odd for someone who filmed a baby wombat snatching with little regard for the animal's distress.
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