Woman last seen clinging to pilings Sunday night
By Sam Catanzaro
A search has been suspended for a woman last seen in the water near the Santa Monica pier Sunday night.
According to officials, a passerby told Los Angeles County Fire Department lifeguards Sunday around 8:45 p.m. that they had seen a woman in the water near the Santa Monica Pier clinging to the pilings.
A large-scale search ensued with the LA County lifeguard and Harbor Patrol divers attempting to locate the woman. Around 11:30 p.m. these responders were called off of the search as the U.S. Coast Guard took over using its own helicopter, an 87-foot patrol boat and a 25-foot boat.
At daybreak Monday, divers resume their search efforts along with responders from Santa Monica Police Department Harbor Patrol Baywatch Del Rey and the Coast Guard.
Around 9 a.m. Monday the search was suspended.
“The search has been suspended pending further information. Land based Lifeguard Units and Lifeguard Rescue Boats will continue periodic patrols,” LA County lifeguards tweeted.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
