In the relentless pursuit of viral content, a social media influencer has ignited outrage after a shocking video surfaced of her forcibly taking a baby wombat from its distressed mother.
Disturbing footage goes viral
The now-deleted video, filmed by a passenger, captures American influencer Sam Jones gleefully holding the frightened joey while its mother frantically chases after her. The person recording is heard laughing and mocking the situation, saying, “Momma’s right there and she is pissed.” Meanwhile, Jones, oblivious to the distress she caused, exclaims, “I caught a baby wombat!”
Social media backlash
The incident, reportedly in Australia, has sparked widespread condemnation, with many calling for legal action against Jones. Furious viewers have urged wildlife authorities to intervene, with some even demanding her deportation.
Deleted video, private account
Following the uproar, Jones made her Instagram private, attempting to escape the backlash. However, screenshots and clips continue to circulate, fueling the debate on ethics in content creation.
Public outrage
One user fumed, “Imagine someone did this to her child for entertainment. Maybe then she’d understand the pain.” Another wrote, “Legal or not, it’s cruel. Influencers need to learn accountability.”