Police have located the body of a 28-year-old man who was reported missing on Wednesday in Alpurrurulam.

Senior Sergeant Pauline Polychrone said the man was last seen swimming in the Georgina River with a number of friends.

“Police were called when the man failed to surface.

“His body was located this afternoon and Police are now preparing a report for the Coroner,” Senior Sergeant Polychrone said.