Jack knew all too well what this ominous discovery implied. With urgency gripping his every step, he dashed back inside to retrieve a towel and a box, the makeshift vessel for the lifeless bird that had once graced his farm. The seriousness of the situation weighed on him, as he felt a mix of shock, sadness, and worry about the unknown danger that seemed to be getting closer.
Jack grappled with the inexplicable demise of the once-vibrant chicken. Its sudden death baffled him. There had been no signs of ailment just the day before. How could this happen? And how had it escaped the confines of the coop? With each unanswered question, a torrent of shock, bewilderment, and unease swelled within him.