[MC-307184] Zombie nautiluses drop rotten flesh upon death only when they are killed by the player.

Zombie nautiluses never drop rotten flesh when they get killed by non-player means. This is inconsistent with every other zombie related mob.

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MCPE-237808 Zombie nautiluses drop rotten flesh even when not killed by the player Open

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Custom Name 2026-04-02T13:14:45Z

Can confirm

[MCQA] Dubiz 2026-04-02T13:58:11Z

Thank you for your report!
After consideration, the issue is being closed as Working as Intended.

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