A content creator named Sam Jones has recently become embroiled in a scandal after a video surfaced showing her stealing a baby wombat in Australia. Despite generating a significant amount of negative comments on social media, the video has gone viral worldwide.
In the footage, Sam Jones can be seen picking up the animal and taking it to her car, despite being aware of the risk it poses to the cub being separated from its habitat. After playing a little with the wombat, the American left the scene amid laughter and jokes.
According to some reports, Sam Jones left Australia on March 14 after the government announced it was reviewing her visa due to the incident. The influencer, who identifies herself as an outdoor activities and hunting enthusiast, decided to set her Instagram account to private after the controversy generated by the video that garnered thousands of views on social media.
Australia's Home Affairs Minister, Tony Burke, remarked: "There has never been a better day to be a baby wombat in Australia." After the pressure, Sam Jones opted to leave the country voluntarily. Meanwhile, the mother of the animal tried to reach the vehicle to regain her cub.
The incident prompted reflection on the use of social media and the influence some users seek through controversial actions.
