Shock and Outrage as Influencer Disturbs Australian Wildlife

Fri Mar 14 2025 15:43:36 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Shock and Outrage as Influencer Disturbs Australian Wildlife

An American influencer faces backlash in Australia after a video shows her taking a baby wombat from its mother, leading to calls for stricter wildlife protection measures.


Australian authorities and the public express outrage over an incident involving an American influencer who took a baby wombat from its mother and filmed it, prompting discussions on animal welfare and immigration laws.

In times of societal unrest, the public often unites against a common adversary, and this week, Australia has found that adversary in an American influencer. Known on social media as "Sam Jones" from Montana, she sparked national outrage after a video surfaced showing her snatching a baby wombat from the side of its mother on a remote road. In the video, the woman excitedly holds the distressed marsupial up for her camera, declaring, "Mama’s right there, and she’s pissed," before releasing the joey on the roadside, illuminated by her car's headlights.

Australia's Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, condemned the act, suggesting the influencer try the same with a crocodile and implying she would face dire consequences. “To take a baby wombat from its mother and clearly causing distress is just an outrage," he stated, reflecting the broad public sentiment.

Bipartisan condemnation followed, with opposition leader Peter Dutton labeling the action as "a cruel act." Moreover, Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke announced that officials would review the influencer's visa status to determine if any immigration regulations had been violated. The government's response highlighted potential breaches of wildlife protection laws, drawing attention to the urgency of enforcing legislative barriers against animal abuse.

While the influencer, identified as Samantha Strable by Australian media, has reportedly left the country since the incident, the episode has ignited a national conversation regarding animal welfare and the responsibilities of social media personalities towards wildlife protection. The public demand for justice resonates loudly, with many calling for stricter measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

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