American influencer Sam Jones issued two statements defending herself after posting a video separating a baby wombat from its mother in Australia.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — 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.

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.