Update – Search operation, Brisbane River

The body of a 63-year-old man has been located in the Brisbane River tonight following a search and rescue operation involving specialist police.

He was reported missing around 4.35am yesterday after his vessel became separated from two other single scull rowers in the vicinity of Orleigh Park at West End.

Police including members of the Water Police and Polair were involved in the search in addition to officers on land.

The man was located deceased near the vicinity of Orleigh Park at West End just after 6pm.

Police will prepare a detailed report for the coroner.

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