Watch: Man rescues 9-year-old from shocking shark attack in Florida; internet disheartened to know what happened to him later

The man is now at risk of being deported. But why? The reason does relate to the shark attack incident.

In a terrifying moment on a Florida beach, a man jumped into action to rescue a 9-year-old girl being attacked by a shark. A few people on the shore witnessed the chilling moment and hailed this man's brave actions. A video, filmed minutes after the dramatic rescue has gone viral, describing the man's heroic actions.

But soon after the praise, something unexpected followed — the man is now at risk of being deported.

Deported? But why? The reason does relate to the shark attack incident.

Luis Alvarez, a 31-year-old construction worker, rushed into the water to save the young girl who was attacked by a suspected bull shark while snorkeling close to shore. His quick action was celebrated across social media.

Just days after the incident that made him go viral, the man was arrested by U.S. immigration officials (ICE) and now faces possible deportation. This shocked many who had admired his bravery.

It's important to note that the arrest wasn’t connected to the shark rescue. Alvarez was stopped by police around 1:30 a.m. on June 14 for driving without headlights. When asked for a driver’s license, he couldn’t provide one.

Despite trying to explain his situation in Spanish to the authorities, Alvarez was taken into custody and is now facing immigration proceedings.

Online, many users expressed disappointment, saying it felt unfair for someone who did such a selfless act to now be facing legal trouble.

"A man who rescued a nine-year-old girl from a SHARK ATTACK. Is now sitting in an ICE detention center, awaiting deportation. No criminal record," one wrote.

"The worst of the worst like this man who saved a girl's life during a shark attack: Man who helped during Boca Grande shark attack facing deportation," read another post.