Wombat Snafu: American Social Media Star Skedaddles From Oz After Stink
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- American influencer departs Australia following Wombat controversy
An American social media personality's antics have caused a flurry in the Land Down Under, where she was filmed nabbing a baby wombat from its mama and waving it around for the camera. After a tsunami of condemnation and criticism from the PM himself, the woman has reportedly taken off for parts unknown, as shared by 9News, quoting government insiders.
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke had a chuckle about the exit, grinning, "Today's a great day for baby wombats in Australia," following preliminary talks about reviewing her visa. According to ABC News, she didn't get booted out and left on her own.
The social media star, who boasts approximately 90k followers and is known for her passion for hunting, shared a video that set social media ablaze. In the clip, she's shown picking up a baby wombat by the side of the road and dashing towards the camera, with the wombat's mom in hot pursuit. A guffaw echoes from the background.
The baby wombat may have sustained injuries
"I've got a baby wombat!" she exclaims, brandishing the squirming marsupial. The video ends with her leaving the animal by the roadside, but the mother wombat has vanished from the scene. The video has since been yanked.
Veterinarian Tania Bishop fearfully mentioned that the baby wombat could have been wounded by the rough handling. "Lifting the joey by the arms could've caused injuries to muscles, tendons, nerves, shoulders, and forearms," she warned.
Albanese calls it a "brouhaha"
In a fit of fury, Albanese declared, "Grabbing a baby wombat from its mama and sending the mom creative is just a brouhaha." He called upon the social media star, "Why don't you go attempt taking a baby crocodile from its mother and see how far that gets you."
Wombats are marsupials native exclusively to Australia. They have long, sharp claws and excavating prowess, burrowing holes up to 40 cm deep. On average, they reach 75 cm in length and weigh around 30 kg.
- The Commission, in light of the recent 'Wombat Snafu' scandal, has been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of animals and the environment, with a particular focus on the welfare of native Australian marsupials such as the wombat.
- As advocates push for stricter visa regulations for visitors who show disregard for local wildlife, some believe this incident could pave the way for a refreshed policy on foreigners entering Australia.
- In response to the uproar, many animal rights groups are calling for increased penalties for those found guilty of mistreating or endangering native Australian animals like the wombat.
