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'Wombat snatcher' US influencer flees Australia after intense public backlash
Australian Community Media
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3/14/2025
A US "hunting influencer" tourist who removed a baby wombat from its mother, filmed the encounter, and posted it online has left the country after a massive public backlash. This video includes ACM-produced voiceover powered by AI.
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I caught a baby wombat.
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Just caught a baby wombat.
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A US tourist who faced widespread backlash
00:09
after sharing a video of herself stealing a baby wombat
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from its mum has left the country.
00:14
Hunting influencer Sam Jones carried the distressed marsupial
00:18
while a male Australian companion laughed and filmed.
00:21
The news comes off the back of immigration authorities
00:24
confirming they were checking if Jones had breached
00:26
the conditions of her tourist visa
00:28
while Immigration Minister Tony Burke said he
00:30
couldn't wait to see the back of this individual.
00:32
And the PM called the act an outrage.
00:36
Wildlife experts also condemned the act
00:38
warning that even brief separations can endanger baby wombats.
00:42
My mum is right there and she is pissed.
00:44
Let's let him go.
00:46
Alright, let's let him go.
00:48
Come here mama.
00:50
Come here.
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