The American woman who took a baby wombat from its mother has left Australia, as confirmed by the government.
A video showing Sam Jones running toward a car with the baby wombat, while the mother wombat chases her, was shared widely on Instagram.
The video sparked widespread criticism on social media, prompting the Australian government to take swift action.
The Department of Home Affairs has reviewed the visa status of the American woman involved in the incident.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the act during a press conference in Perth, emphasizing that taking a baby from its mother causes significant distress to the animal.
