Police have found the body of a man spotted floating in Brisbane River.

A search operation was launched Thursday afternoon after reports of a man floating in the river near Gardens Point.

According to a police spokesman, the caller said the man disappeared beneath a pontoon.

Police have confirmed the body was found early this morning at Eagle St Pier.

They believe the man to be in his 50s, but he is yet to be identified.

The body of a man has been located in the Brisbane River following an overnight search and rescue operation involving specialist police. https://t.co/5TG0W2cbB5 pic.twitter.com/bXJG6SZSjL

— Queensland Police (@QldPolice) February 15, 2018