Sam Jones, an American influencer, posted a video of herself taking a baby wombat from its mother in Australia. The video sparked widespread outrage and led to her departure from the country.

The Australian government reviewed Sam Jones' visa status to determine if she had breached immigration laws by interacting with protected wildlife without a permit. A petition for her deportation gained significant support.

Australian leaders, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, condemned the incident. The public also showed strong disapproval, with over 38,000 signatures on a deportation petition.

Wildlife experts expressed concerns that separating the baby wombat from its mother could cause distress and potentially lead to the mother rejecting her offspring. They also noted the baby wombat had a skin disease, which could be fatal if not treated.