diff --git a/pkg/vere/io/behn.c b/pkg/vere/io/behn.c
index 04d2dc2836..d2db3cebb9 100644
--- a/pkg/vere/io/behn.c
+++ b/pkg/vere/io/behn.c
@@ -55,7 +55,6 @@ _behn_wake_bail(u3_ovum* egg_u, u3_noun lud)
     }
     else {
       u3l_log("vere: warning: continuing without timers");
-      u3z(lud);
     }
   }
 }