American influencer flees Australia after viral video of her running with a baby wombat; Australian authorities are now reviewing her visa
According to Australian Authorities, they are reviewing the visa of American influencer Sam Jones, who was seen in a viral video with a baby wombat.
In the video, Sam was seen picking and running away with a wild baby wombat while its mother chases after her in distress. A man was also heard laughing.
The country is now reviewing Sam’s visa to determine whether immigration law has been breached as wombats are protected in Australia by law.
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After going viral, Sam has since deleted the video from her Instagram and TikTok accounts. She has also made all her accounts private.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese added his voice to the criticism. “I suggest to this so-called ‘influencer’ maybe she might try some other Australian animals. Take a baby crocodile from its mother and see how you go there.”
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In a statement released by Sam Jones to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, she stated that “they wandered back into the bush together completely unharmed.”
Sky News can reveal that Sam Jones is no longer in Australia. She voluntarily left Australia after her visa was placed under review.
“There’s never been a better day to be a baby wombat in Australia,” Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said in a statement after a government official confirmed Jones had flown from the country voluntarily.
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