Coast Guard searching for woman last seen clinging to Santa Monica pier

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (KABC) -- A massive search was underway Sunday night for a missing swimmer near the Santa Monica pier.

Lifeguards rushed to help as a woman was seen clinging to pilings underneath the pier.

The search started around 9 p.m. Sunday.

The Coast Guard joined the search for the missing swimmer and is asking anyone who saw something to call them at (310)521-3815.

Search teams stayed at the scene for hours looking for the woman.