An American influencer who sparked outrage after posting a video of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia apologized for her actions, saying she had acted out of concern for the young animal’s welfare
An American influencer, Sam Jones, faced backlash and threats after posting a video of herself taking a baby wombat from its mother, claiming she was trying to move it off the road. The Australian Prime Minister criticized her actions. Jones defended herself, citing road safety concerns and Australia's animal culling laws, while a wombat protection society condemned her mishandling of the joey.
