diff --git a/objects/environment/rock/rock.gd b/objects/environment/rock/rock.gd
index a60b1ab..61d90cb 100644
--- a/objects/environment/rock/rock.gd
+++ b/objects/environment/rock/rock.gd
@@ -18,6 +18,6 @@ func push(amount: float):
 func _on_Hitbox_area_entered(area):
 	# do not squish if in "blocks_squash" group
 	if area.is_in_group("enemy_hitbox") and not area.is_in_group("blocks_squash"):
-		var enemy = area.get_parent()
+		var enemy = area.get_owner()
 		if enemy.global_position.y > global_position.y and velocity.y > 0:
 			enemy.die()