The pigeon flu continues to spread and Sløborn has to be sealed off. The island is to be gradually evacuated. This news causes concern on the Ostergaard farm.
The terrible truth has become clear: the pigeon flu has completely engulfed the island. Two sick students have to be taken to the mainland. Panic breaks out among the residents.
The inhabitants of the small North Sea island of Sløborn have no inkling of something bad when an American sailing yacht capsizes on its shores. On board a dead couple who apparently committed suicide.