A rare white moose’s life has been saved in Sweden after a decision to allow hunters to kill it was overturned.

The magnificent moose, named Ferdinand, gained worldwide media attention in August after local politician Hans Nilsson captured him swimming on camera in Värmland, western Sweden.

“It was an awesome moment being alone with this incredible animal. Having had that experience, I could not believe that someone would to kill him,” he told The Telegraph.

The elk became a potential target for hunters after police blamed the animal for an attack on a jogger on 6 November.