An American tourist who was reportedly filmed picking up and running off with a wild baby wombat fled Australia after officials threatened to cancel her visa in a firestorm of criticism over the incident.

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 officials are looking into whether Montana-based influencer Sam Jones breached immigration law when fleeing the country.