India, July 1 -- A man who rushed to rescue a nine-year-old girl after a shark attack in Florida is now facing possible deportation. Luis Alvarez, 31, helped save the child after she was bitten and seriously injured while swimming, according to a report in Fort Myers News-Press. The dramatic rescue, which took place earlier this month, drew praise from many, but Alvarez's situation has taken a turn since then.

Just days after the incident, Alvarez was stopped by police in the early hours of June 14 in Lehigh Acres, Lee County - about 140 miles northwest of Miami. According to an arrest report seen by the Fort Myers News-Press, officers said he was driving without his headlights on and did not have a valid driver's licence.

Alvarez is no...