A video of the online influencer snatching the joey from the side of its mother drew calls for her to be deported. She left the country Friday.

An American influencer who sparked outrage after posting a video of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia apologized on Saturday, saying she had acted out of concern for the young animal's welfare.

An American influencer who grabbed a baby wombat from its mother has spoken out after her actions caused an uproar in Australia. Sam Jones angered the nation when she intervened with nature by swiping a hissing baby wombat on the side of a road in a now-deleted video posted online.