 On June 19 , 2014 , professional kayaker Hunt Jennings descended the waterfall in a kayak when it was at record height due to several days of heavy rain . The only injury sustained by Jennings was a small cut above his upper lip . A spokesperson for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board commented , " We are deeply concerned that this act and subsequent publicity will inspire others to attempt the same feat . The impact of the drop , the large boulders at the base of the Falls , the deep water and fast current could easily injure or kill a kayaker . " 
