Although fun and beautiful, rivers can be dangerous. Logs and rocks, both visible and hidden, pose hazards, and river currents change often.
Wear a life jacket and always have an adult supervise kids closely. Remember, water can be dangerously cold even in warm weather, causing shock.
Video description: King County Sergeant Richard Barton wears a uniform and life jacket and stands in front of a river to talk about river safety and the importance of wearing a life jacket. The video features images of people recreating near and in the Green River.