diff --git a/code/autoload/PlayerData.gd b/code/autoload/PlayerData.gd
index 5807aaa..8dc8f72 100644
--- a/code/autoload/PlayerData.gd
+++ b/code/autoload/PlayerData.gd
@@ -134,6 +134,7 @@ func new_level():
 	retry_chutes = chutes
 	retry_health = health
 	retry_score = score
+	get_tree().call_group("enemies", "queue_free")
 	emit_signal("new_level")
 
 
@@ -148,6 +149,7 @@ func retry_level():
 	score =  retry_score
 	time_limit = 300
 	time_remaining = 300
+	get_tree().call_group("enemies", "queue_free")
 	emit_signal("new_level")
 
 
diff --git a/code/objects/Portal.gd b/code/objects/Portal.gd
index 3674db6..2bab2b6 100644
--- a/code/objects/Portal.gd
+++ b/code/objects/Portal.gd
@@ -29,8 +29,6 @@ func _ready():
 
 
 func fly_helicopter(skip_animation: bool = false):
-	get_tree().call_group("enemies", "queue_free")
-
 	if not skip_animation:
 		anim_helicopter.play("spin_up")
 		yield(anim_helicopter, "animation_finished")