The USA influencer which caused a setback Australia after picking up a Wombat baby And bringing him away from his mother has broken his silence, saying he is « unfortunate » for the discomfort he caused, but he also urged the Australians to take a long and hard look at how animals are treated in their country.
Sam JonesThe actual name of which is Samantha Sttrable, caused outrage last week when the pictures of his taking a Joey on the side of the road became viral, with politicians, animal welfare workers and the public who asked him to ask for it. Consequences of the face To snatch the animal baby and share the video on social media.
In a video that has been deleted since the United States influencer Sam Jones
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While he made his Instagram account private in the disorderly consequences, he is now re -published and published two burning statements on the account, which he apologized for his actions and the second directing the people’s attention to the « hypocrisy » of the Australian government.
In the first post, Jones said he was being unfairly villainy For his actions, insisting that he was trying to help the Joey.
“The judgment I made right now was never a Site of damage Or steal a Joey, « he wrote, claiming that he was checking the baby and his mother because they » don’t move « and feared that they could hurt or sick.
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« I ran, so as not to take away his mother’s Joey, but out of fear I could attack me. »
He said he has « made a great reflection » after the consequences and realized that « he did not manage the situation as better as it should. »
« I have learned from this situation and I am sorry for the discomfort I have caused. »
It second From his statement he overshadowed the apology, as he attacked the Australian government, claiming that he spends « dozens of millions of dollars from annual taxpayers to fly in helicopters and shooting beautiful horses, deer and pigs on the windows. »
He also pointed out the spoon of kangaroos, wombats and other native animals.
« While the Prime Minister wants to do -bad to collect a Wombat, I think that you have a good and strong look at what is currently being done in Australia, » he said.
His comments came shortly after Tony Burke, Australian Immigration Minister, announced Jones had fled the country While reviewing his visa.
« There has never been a better day to be a baby in Australia, » Burke told journalists on Friday.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albananese said that Jones’ actions were « an outrage » and suggested that he should try to « take a crocodile from his mother and see how you go. »
On Sunday, Jones was scheduled to ask questions in the current Australia Australia affairs conversation program, but Went back to the last minuteInstead of sending a video to The project Hamish MacDonald welcome reiterated the points made on his Instagram apologize and defense.
« We were all here early this afternoon to interview her and ask Macdonald.
« He took out of this and instead provided a video statement.
« I think, frankly, is pathetic, given what has happened. Obviously, no one leads the violence or threats of violence that have been thrown …
« But honestly, saying really sorry, but not willing to explain -and to point out the finger to the Australian government is quite bad. »
According to News.com.au, an Australian news place, Wombats is a protected species but Permissions to house animals can be obtained in some states.
The site reports that different fall regulations « have caused the debate and divided public opinion. »
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