Body found in Melbourne's Yarra River

A man's body has been found floating in Melbourne's Yarra River, close to South Yarra.

A member of the public called police after spotting the body underneath a bridge at the intersection of busy Chapel Street and Alexandra Avenue.

The circumstances of the death are not yet known. The body is yet to be identified.

Water Police and emergency services are at the scene.

Police are investigating after a body was found in Melbourne's Yarra River. Photo: 7News
Police are investigating after a body was found in Melbourne's Yarra River. Photo: 7News