American dancer, 22, amputee of both legs after the deadly explosion of a boat in the Bahamas

An American woman who survived a deadly boat explosion in the Bahamas remained in critical condition on Monday – and the dancer and recent graduate's family made dire claims that her legs were had to be amputated after the explosion. Stefanie Schaffer, 22, was on vacation with her sister, Brooke, her mother, Stacey and her stepfather, Paul Bender, when the cruise ship they went on ignited around 9am in the morning. from the island of Exuma. Nassau

The boat was carrying a total of 12 passengers – 10 Americans and two Bahamians – when the explosion suddenly shook the watercraft, officials said. An American tourist was killed and several others injured in the blast.

Stefanie suffered "fatal injuries" that required double amputation, said her family on a GoFundMe page set up to pay for medical expenses. His mother had several fractures and "internal injuries," and Paul and Brooke suffered cuts and bruises from the blast.

"With the support of the family, we launched a GoFundMe page, hoping to raise $ 50,000," said the family. "We know that their expenses will far exceed this threshold because it becomes a permanent struggle for this family."

Stefanie's brother, George, told ABC News Sunday that his little sister "danced all his childhood" and that he and other members of his family are traveling from Vermont to the hospital. Nassau.

He later posted on Facebook, "Hang on Stef, I'm on my way."

An anonymous relative tells the Daily Mail that Stefanie was "very extroverted" dancer

"The scary thing is Stefanie does not know that she lost her legs, and that's it." is what really bothers me, "said the woman. "She will wake up from this coma and realize" I do not have legs. "It breaks my heart."

Another parent told the Daily Mail that Stefanie could not be repatriated to the US. United at the moment because she was "really serious."

"She is very critical right now." She's really serious, "said the parent." I know she's having very bad internal wounds. "

AMERICAN TOURIST IS FATAL IN EXPLORATION OF BOATS BAHAMAS, SEVERAL OTHER INJURED

Exuma and Ragged Island MP Chester Cooper said in a statement that two people were on board The two Americans were flown to Princess Margaret Hospital in Nassau where they are listed in an "extremely critical condition."

Cooper stated that two other Americans, an American and a Bahamian, were flown to Nassau. Americans were flown to Florida for treatment, while others on board were not seriously injured.

"It's a sad day for Exuma and a sad day for our American friends," Cooper said. "We are saddened and our hearts hurt, but we will get through this together. Our prayers, as always, are needed and appreciated."

The US Coast Guard said in a statement that it was providing help, carrying four US citizens to Florida after the blast. The Coast Guard said it sent a team of HC-130 Hercules aircraft with two medical personnel to transport boaters to Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg, Florida.

The Exuma branch of the Royal Bahamas investigates the cause of the Police Force explosion, according to the Coast Guard.