Outrage in Australia as Influencer Films Disturbing Interaction with Baby Wombat

Fri Mar 14 2025 15:45:29 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Outrage in Australia as Influencer Films Disturbing Interaction with Baby Wombat

An American influencer faces backlash after disturbing video of her taking a baby wombat from its mother goes viral.


Australia's anger boils over as an American social media personality films her contentious encounter with a baby wombat, prompting government officials to review her visa status amidst a broader discussion on wildlife protection.



Australia is in an uproar after an American social media influencer, known as "Sam Jones" from Montana, was filmed taking a baby wombat from the side of its mother. The interaction, which occurred on a remote road, was documented in a now-viral video where the woman held the frightened marsupial up for her camera to capture its distressing squeals.

“Mama’s right there, and she’s pissed,” she said in the video, casually dismissing its distress. The shocking footage elicited immediate outrage across Australia, as the nation prepares for an upcoming election and finds a common enemy in the influencer's actions. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the act, suggesting she take a baby crocodile instead to fully understand the consequences of her actions.

The bipartisan outcry continued with opposition leader Peter Dutton labeling it a “cruel act” and calling for a more profound respect for wildlife. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced that they would investigate the influencer's visa status to determine if any immigration laws were violated, emphasizing that any future applications from her would undergo rigorous checks. Although the government has not publicly identified her, Australian media sources have revealed her as Samantha Strable. The incident has sparked a national conversation about protecting wildlife and the responsibilities of individuals in interacting with nature.

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