A body has been recovered by police divers from inside a semi-submerged vehicle in flood waters at Canungra on the Gold Coast hinterland. 

Police were able to attach a chain to the chassis of a ute, before a tow truck flipped it over.

Police have confirmed the identity is that of 38-year-old David Hornman, who was reported missing earlier this week.

Nine News reporter Peter Fegan crossed to Scott Emerson and said police had confirmed his identity a short time ago.

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