The Latest Breaking News from Yolandi Vermaak

“Entitled” US Tourist Who Snatched Baby Wombat Learns Her Fate In Court

Samantha Strable received a suspended 180-day jail sentence, 12 months of probation, and around AU$800 in fines after pleading guilty to hunting without a guide.

Bored Panda · Aug 27

Mauled to miracle: Noel the wombat beats the odds after brutal backyard attack

A wombat was left for dead in the suburbs. What happened next was a miracle

The Canberra Times · Jul 1

Influencer who caused storm by grabbing baby wombat from road is arrested in Wyoming

Sam Strable, who goes by Sam Jones online and describes herself as an ‘outdoor enthusiast & hunter,’ was booked into the county jail in Sublette on November 21, according to local media

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025

Wombat Rescue safety campaign warns drivers to slow down as wildlife road deaths increase

During holidays, volunteer wildlife rescuer Yolandi Vermaak is called out about twice as often as usual to help animals that are injured or dying on the roadside.

ABC News · Dec 31, 2022