Influencer who caused outrage in Australia for snatching baby wombat faces jail time in Wyoming for hunting violations
Samantha Strable, an influencer who sparked outrage in Australia for taking a baby wombat, is facing legal issues in Wyoming. She is accused of lying about her residency to obtain hunting permits for various animals. If found guilty, she could face a year in prison and a $10,000 fine.
- ▪Strable fled Australia after the wombat incident, which drew national condemnation.
- ▪She allegedly continued to buy resident hunting tags in Wyoming despite not living there for over two years.
- ▪An affidavit claims she only spent a week in Wyoming in 2024 and a month in 2025 while applying for licenses.
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World News Influencer who caused outrage in Australia for snatching baby wombat faces jail time in Wyoming for hunting violations By News.com.au Published May 19, 2026, 3:45 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: A hunting influencer who received thousands of death threats after being filmed taking a baby wombat from its mother is in hot water again. Samantha Strable, who also goes by the name Sam Jones, fled Australia after the incident caused a national outcry last year. Even Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese denounced her actions after video of Strable picking up a baby wombat from the side of the road while its distressed mother chased her went viral.
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