Baby wombat-snatching US influencer apologises and says she was 'concerned' for Australian animal

Sam Jones, who left Australia on Friday, posted a 900-word statement questioning outrage in country where 'slaughter of wombats' is permittedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA US hunting influencer who caused outrage in Australia after grabbing a baby wombat from its mother says she is sorry for the incident but was only trying to ensure its safety by removing it from a road.Sam Jones left the country on Friday morning after the home affairs minister, Tony Burke, said immigration authorities were checking if she had breached the conditions of her visa.Sign up for Guardian Australia's breaking news email Continue reading...