somtimes random mobs disappear.
from what i see it happends when chucks get loaded when you join or enter through a nether portal.
Last time every mob in the area disappeared, including, 15 villagers, coloured sheep on a lead, tamed dog and a named axelotl.
the bug has happend more then 3 times in 1 month and is very annoying to deal with.
Hopefully there is a way to fix it
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