People stuck on ice in a lake in northern Minnesota could number up to 100

On a lake in northern Minnesota, between 75 and 100 people are stuck on a broken sheet of ice. Rescue crews are working to free them.

The fishermen are stuck on an ice floe that has broken away from Upper Red Lake's main pack, according to the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office, and they are unable to return to shore.

“The open water is too large to bridge and we are working on an operation to get people back to shore. Numerous local emergency personnel are on their way. The release stated, "There are no signs, and we have no reports of anyone in the water.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Beltrami County Sheriff's Office stated on Facebook on Thursday that the state's ice conditions are inconsistent and vary often.

“While the forecast looks good for making ice, ice conditions will remain poor until there’s a string of cold days to form new, clear ice. Please stay on shore until there’s at least 4 inches of new, clear ice. If you do head out, make sure to have all the proper safety equipment and check the ice thickness frequently,” DNR warned.