César Campuzano, 15, Revived After Drowning For 30 Minutes [VIDEO]

An teen in Oregon who did not know how to swim was able to be revived after being under water for 30 minutes after being categorized as being in critical condition. César Campuzano, 15, leaped into the river at Roger's Landing, according to Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, and was rescued by the Newberg Dive Rescue Team.

Cesar Campuzano, 15, was rescued by the Newberg Dive Rescue team and the sheriff's marine patrol Monday evening, after he leaped into the river at Rogers Landing, Yamhill County Sheriff's Office spokesman Capt. Tim Svenson said.

"What happened was basically they [César Campuzano and some friends] were down on the dock and they were all in the water, they knew he couldn't swim and he said he couldn't," said Capt. Tim Svenson to ABC. "They thought he was joking, and as they were getting out he jumped in."

Svenson added that the three friends of César Campuzano tried to get him out of the water but he was too heavy to be lifted out.

"They immediately got out and called 9-1-1," he said. "When they called he had been under three minutes."

While law enforcement were at the scene within 10 minutes, it took the fire department's rescue dive team 20 minutes to get there to help César Campuzano, added Svenson.

"It took 20 minutes for for the fire department to get to the station, to get a boat and the appropriate personnel - people equipped to dive," he said. "Also there are part-time/volunteer members and we were waiting for them to assemble, because many had just been given off of work or were called in. As soon as the fire department heard the call that was the quickest they could get together."

Fortunately, authorities were able to locate César Campuzano within nine minutes after they arrived, which placed the young boy submerged under water for 30 minutes.

"I know when they arrived he was unresponsive, but we can't confirm if he was breathing or not at the time," Svenson said. "They immediately started CPR and put him in an ambulance, and they hit his chest with the AED to shock him back and when I showed up there around 7:05 p.m. they loaded him up and took him straight up to Portland."

César Campuzano was taken to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland; a spokeswoman for the hospital refused to comment.

Svenson added that they believe that no foul play was involved in César Campuzano's accident and how the young boy survived is still a mystery. Doctors will assess César Campuzano's condition after a few days.

In the meantime, Yamhill County Sheriff Jack Crabtree has asked people to take the César Campuzano case into consideration and be sure to take precautionary measures when swimming.

"Swimming with lifejackets may seem restrictive but they really do save lives," he said. "Rivers pose risks that need to be considered even by the best of swimmers. Our hearts and prayers are with the Campuzano family and friends."