US tourist threatens friend after wombat incident

An American influencer named Samantha Strable has stirred controversy after a video of her taking a baby wombat in Australia went viral. The video upset many people online, leading to harsh criticism against her. Recently, Strable, who is also known as Sam Jones on social media, has been accused of sending threatening messages to a former friend. The messages were leaked to the media and show Strable expressing her anger. She claimed that her friend had spoken to the media about her after the wombat incident. Strable, 24, is reportedly hiding in Thailand with her Australian boyfriend, Louis Sixt. Her former friend noted that she shows no remorse for her actions. “She still has no remorse for her actions,” the friend said, mentioning that Strable sees the backlash as a media attack on her because she is American. The former friend shared some of Strable's abusive texts, where she threatened to make the friend’s life difficult. In another message, Strable appeared to mock her friend's situation, saying she would enjoy life while the friend struggles. Strable’s former employer, an environmental firm called Bowman, has distanced itself from her. They confirmed she is no longer employed there and emphasized their commitment to wildlife conservation. Public reaction to Strable’s messages has been overwhelmingly negative. Many commenters criticized her for her lack of empathy and entitlement. Some noted that her remarks about Australian tourists were offensive and ill-informed.