diff --git a/src/server/game/Entities/GameObject/GameObject.cpp b/src/server/game/Entities/GameObject/GameObject.cpp
index 0e4452646a3..880e069929d 100644
--- a/src/server/game/Entities/GameObject/GameObject.cpp
+++ b/src/server/game/Entities/GameObject/GameObject.cpp
@@ -693,6 +693,10 @@ void GameObject::Update(uint32 diff)
                     }
                     else if (Unit* target = ObjectAccessor::GetUnit(*this, m_lootStateUnitGUID))
                     {
+                        // Set in combat with owner
+                        if (Unit* owner = GetOwner())
+                            target->EngageWithTarget(owner);
+
                         // Some traps do not have a spell but should be triggered
                         if (goInfo->trap.spellId)
                             CastSpell(target, goInfo->trap.spellId);