Emergency services were called to the riverside, near Clyde Street, shortly before 7am this morning. They cordoned off the area and officers were spotted guarding the tape.
Images taken by the Glasgow Times also showed police vehicles around the patch of land.
Flight-tracking data revealed two helicopters circling repeatedly over Glasgow city centre, with their path concentrated along the River Clyde corridor.
These are believed to have been involved with the search.
Around 7pm – 12 hours after the initial callout – Police Scotland confirmed that the body of a man was recovered.
The death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.45am on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, we received a report of concern for a person near Clyde Street in Glasgow.
“Emergency services attended and a search was carried out.
“The body of a man was later recovered from the River Clyde.
“The death is being treated as unexplained but there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.
“A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”
