SA man drowns in Torrens River

The body of a 51-year-old Adelaide man has been found floating in the River Torrens.

Police were called to the Torrens at 2.20pm (CST) on Saturday after a Netley man was reportedly seen swimming in the river, trying to retrieve a remote-controlled boat.

Witnesses saw the man go under water and never resurface.

The man's body was discovered with the assistance of Police Water Operations before 4.30pm (CST).

Police will prepare a report for the coroner.