An American tourist who has triggered outrage in Australia by posting a video of herself carrying a baby wombat away from its mother is being investigated for a possible violation of her visa. Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Thursday that his office was determining whether Sam Jones — a self-described “outdoor enthusiast & hunter” from Montana with more than 91,

Australia's interior minister said on Thursday his department was reviewing the visa status of a American influencer who uploaded a video of her grabbing a baby wombat in an incident that has caused outrage in the country.

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.