U.S. officials say man was stabbed repeatedly , his fiancée raped and beaten . Relative tells media that couple was attacked on beach in northern Ecuador . The State Department 's Web site advises caution when traveling to the northern border region of Ecuador , including Esmeraldas . Fiancée writes in blog that her companion may not survive despite three surgeries . Score: 7
U.S. officials say man was stabbed repeatedly , his fiancée raped and beaten . Relative tells media that couple was attacked on beach in northern Ecuador . Fiancée writes in blog that her companion may not survive despite three surgeries . Score: 7