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 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”

An American influencer left Australia on Friday after the government announced it was reviewing her visa over a video she posted of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother. Sam Jones, who describes herself as an “outdoor enthusiast & hunter,