American Influencer Flees Australia After Wombat Incident
Following widespread condemnation for a video depicting her handling a baby wombat, influencer Sam Jones, also known as Samantha Strable, departed Australia on Friday. The video, which showed Jones removing the joey from its mother, drew bipartisan criticism and sparked concerns from wildlife experts regarding the potential harm inflicted. Immigration Minister Tony Burke confirmed her departure, stating that officials reviewed her visa status, though she left voluntarily, not via deportation. Jones’ actions are potentially illegal under Australian law, prohibiting the handling of native wildlife without permits.
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