An American influencer who sparked outrage after posting a video of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia apologized on Saturday, saying she had acted out of concern for the young animal's welfare.

US influencer Samantha Strable, who disgusted Australians by separating a baby wombat from its mother for a video, has left the country.

A video of the online influencer snatching the joey from the side of its mother drew calls for her to be deported. She left the country Friday.