U.S. officials say man was stabbed repeatedly , his companion raped and beaten . Woman tells media that couple was attacked on beach in northern Ecuador . Woman says in blog that her companion may not survive despite three injuries . CNN does not name the victims of sexual assault and has removed publication of the man 's name to help protect the identity of the woman . State Department policy advised caution when traveling to beaches of northern Ecuador .
U.S. officials say man was stabbed repeatedly , his companion raped and beaten . Woman tells media that couple was attacked on beach in northern Ecuador . Woman says in blog that her companion may not survive despite three injuries . State Department policy advised caution when traveling to beaches of northern Ecuador .