You can barely keep up with the raft, but you do. 

The woman looks to be distraught. She looks strong and capable, but scared.

"Help!" She screams.

She has a makeshift wood oar in hand, but she is having a hard time using it to pull herself aside.

You jump up and down  and yell, "Use your oar!"

She stops panicking for a moment to gives you a dirty look.