Please be safe - Warning: Rafting Can Be Extremely Dangerous—Especially for Children I want to share my recent rafting experience as a warning to other families. I went rafting with my 11-year-old daughter and unfortunately, we both fell off the boat during the ride. I suffered a severe knee injury with significant swelling and bruising. My daughter was injured as well and experienced a terrifying panic attack after beingthrown into high-speed water. We were told by the ticket seller that it was safe for an 11 years but I feel that children under 16 should not be allowed to raft at all, given the strength of the river and the size of the rocks. This experience was traumatizing. Please be extremely cautious and do not take your children rafting, no matter what the company tells you. Safety must come first.