diff --git a/src/monmove.cpp b/src/monmove.cpp
index 8d493a57c6887..b1b288a27c942 100644
--- a/src/monmove.cpp
+++ b/src/monmove.cpp
@@ -350,7 +350,7 @@ bool monster::can_reach_to( const tripoint &p ) const
 
 bool monster::can_move_to( const tripoint &p ) const
 {
-    return can_reach_to( p ) && will_move_to( p ) && know_danger_at( p );
+    return can_reach_to( p ) && will_move_to( p );
 }
 
 float monster::rate_target( Creature &c, float best, bool smart ) const