the invention concerns a new concept for the transportation of injured or stranded people and a new rescue capsule suitable for this purpose . the process involves the following stages . a capsule which can be closed on all sides , and which has an inflatable floor designed to form at least one bearing surface or litter for an injured person , and a roof and walls is first erected . one or more injured persons are placed in the capsule and installed in the litters . the injured person is secured in the capsule and then the capsule is carried away , together with the injured person , using a suspension fixture attached to the capsule .