Update: Search operation, Brisbane River
The body of a man has been located in the Brisbane River this morning following an overnight search and rescue operation involving specialist police.
The search operation was launched after a member of the public reported seeing a man floating in the water near the Gardens Point CityCat terminal at 7.25pm.
Police including members of the Water Police and Polair were involved in the search overnight.
The man was located deceased near Eagle Street Pier just before 7am and is yet to be identified.
Police are appealing for anyone with information about the man, who is believed to be aged in his 50s, has facial hair and was wearing blue jeans, to contact Policelink on 131 444.
Police will prepare a detailed report for the coroner.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
