Influencer's theft of baby wombat from mother sparks fury
A U.S. influencer has drawn criticism in Australia, including from the country’s prime minister, for filming herself snatching a baby wombat from its mother.
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Influencer under fire for taking baby wombat from its mother
An American influencer is under fire in Australia for sharing a social media video of herself taking a baby wombat from its mother.ABC News - 18h -
WATCH: Influencer under fire for picking up wild baby wombat
American hunting influencer Sam Jones is sparking backlash overseas after posting a video appearing to show her taking a baby wombat from its mother in Australia.ABC News - 18h -
American who snatched a baby wombat from its mother leaves Australia
An American influencer has left Australia after the government announced it was reviewing her visa over a video she posted of her snatching a baby wombat from its motherABC News - 1h -
U.S. influencer picks up baby wombat in Australia, sparks outrage
An American influencer visiting Australia has sparked outcry for picking up a baby wombat in a now-deleted Instagram video.CBS News - 21h -
US influencer who snatched baby wombat has left Australia
Anger erupted after Jones posted a video of her taking a baby wombat from its distraught mother.BBC News - 2h -
Baby wombat-snatching US influencer at risk of losing Australian visa
Video footage, described as ‘callous’ and ‘pretty dreadful’, shows Sam Jones grabbing the joey from its mother at night. A US hunting influencer who shared video of herself snatching a baby wombat ...The Guardian - 1d -
Influencer who snatched baby wombat leaves Australia - the row in 60 seconds
The baby wombat grabbed by an influencer in Australia row… in 60 secondsBBC News - 2h -
Outrage in Australia After American Woman Grabs a Baby Wombat
A video of an American woman snatching a baby wombat from the side of its mother enraged many in Australia. She left the country Friday.The New York Times - 6h -
Baby wombat grabber Sam Jones leaves Australia after intense backlash including from PM and immigration minister
Montana-based hunting influencer flies out of Australia on Friday after home affairs minister said he couldn’t ‘wait to see the back of this individual’. A US hunting influencer who caused outrage ...The Guardian - 9h
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