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.

Sam Jones, who refers to herself as a "wildlife biologist and environmental scientist," has reportedly fled the country amid the ongoing criticism over the now-deleted clip

An American tourist who was reportedly filmed picking up and running off with a wild baby wombat fled Australia after officials threatened to cancel her visa in a firestorm of criticism over the incident.