American influencer Samantha Jones has issued an apology after receiving backlash for a video she posted on Instagram showing her snatching a baby wombat from its mother in Australia. Jones claimed she acted out of concern for the joey’s welfare, fearing it may have been sick or injured. Australian authorities had threatened her with deportation, and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stated that they are investigating if she breached her visa terms before leaving the country voluntarily. Jones, who also goes by Samantha Strable, emphasized that she did not intend to harm the animals and returned the joey to its mother after ensuring they were safe. Animal welfare experts expressed concern over the way the joey was handled and noted that it appeared to have a skin disease called mange. Jones admitted that she could have handled the situation better and expressed regret for the distress caused. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the video as an outrage, and Burke remarked that it was a good day to be a baby wombat in Australia after Jones departed. The incident has sparked a debate about wildlife protection and responsible behavior while interacting with animals. Jones has not disclosed her current location and did not respond to questions about the capture of the baby wombat.
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