[MCPE-234937] Drowned can still attack in boat when their body character faced the front side of the boat when it become opposite

Issue : Drowned can still attack in boat when their body character and holding a trident faced the front side of the boat (opposite).

Steps to Reproduce :

1.Spawn a boat. (Make sure the front of the boat faced the other side.)

2.Spawn a drowned with trident.

3.Turn in survival mode.

4.The drowned can still attack player.

Expected Results :

The drowned shouldn’t be around to attack when the front of the boat is opposite of the player.

Linked issues

duplicates 1

MCPE-16938 Hostile Mobs in Boats can attack at any angle, should be restricted the same as players Reopened

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[Mod] OcelotOnesie 2026-01-11T13:09:57Z

We're tracking this issue at MCPE-16938, so I will resolve and link this report as a duplicate.

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