The predator ran along the shore then swam out towards the boat, but posed no threat when killed with a single rifle shot to the head.

Part of the Pleistocene era giant stayed so well preserved that its spine was still connected by tendons and skin.

Parts of massive skull were also found in silt of Yamal peninsula’s lake, but sadly there was no brain nor tusks.

Aged 25 to 30 when he died 1,700 years ago, he is from the mountainous region of modern-day Khakassia.

Worrying videos and pictures show how the pristine polar region of northern Yakutia is ablaze.