in the initial phase of the investigation, it became evident that the sheep's disappearance was more complex than thought. stealthy movements in the night hinted at an unexpected visitor. a duck, unusually smart for its kind, had started to mimic the patterns of the sheep, blending in to rekindle from the beginning an ancient friendship long forgotten by the farm's inhabitants. this curious alliance displayed a positive turn in the mystery, illuminating a tale of camaraderie that transcended species boundaries.