Sam Jones, a US influencer who briefly snatched a baby wombat from its distressed mother, and uploaded the footage to social media has left Australia.

Widely shared video of the woman holding the baby wombat prompted Australian authorities to open an investigation into her visa status.

Sam Jones — a self-described “outdoor enthusiast & hunter” from Montana — had sparked a firestorm by posting a video of herself carrying a baby wombat away from its mother.