diff --git a/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt b/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
index 3e5cbd8ad..f3b75d43b 100644
--- a/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
+++ b/doc/fixes3-7-0.txt
@@ -790,6 +790,7 @@ towels weigh more than blindfolds
 knight quest home level contains some saddled warhorses
 allow creating unhidden traps in special levels
 reading magic marker shows the specific red ink color
+imps and other creatures cussing hero wake up nearby monsters
 
 
 Fixes to 3.7.0-x Problems that Were Exposed Via git Repository
diff --git a/src/wizard.c b/src/wizard.c
index 5fde5060d..d917adcef 100644
--- a/src/wizard.c
+++ b/src/wizard.c
@@ -815,6 +815,7 @@ cuss(struct monst *mtmp)
         else
             com_pager("demon_cuss");
     }
+    wake_nearto(mtmp->mx, mtmp->my, 5 * 5);
 }
 
 /*wizard.c*/