Abstract: A normally deflated and folded life raft in combination with a canister of pressurized materials connected to the life raft in fluid flow relation so that the contents may be released to inflate the life raft at an emergency scene at which a normally closed inflation inlet structure on the raft is opened and a normally closed valve of the canister is opened by an exteriorly accessible operator. As seen from above, the life raft is oval in shape to support a person in a prone attitude; and a net is provided spanning the oval-shaped life raft to support the person. Exterior handles at the forward and aft portions of the life raft are provided for towing the life raft.