diff --git a/code/modules/mob/mob_grab.dm b/code/modules/mob/mob_grab.dm
index 355e2cd4b09..c0a3fada1ed 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/mob_grab.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/mob_grab.dm
@@ -325,7 +325,7 @@
 
 //This is used to make sure the victim hasn't managed to yackety sax away before using the grab.
 /obj/item/grab/proc/confirm()
-	if(!assailant || !affecting)
+	if(!assailant || !affecting || QDELETED(affecting))
 		qdel(src)
 		return 0
 
diff --git a/html/changelogs/doxxmedearly - holodeck grabs.yml b/html/changelogs/doxxmedearly - holodeck grabs.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..24a890b56fe
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/doxxmedearly - holodeck grabs.yml	
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+author: Doxxmedearly
+
+delete-after: True
+
+changes:
+  - bugfix: "Fixed a bug where deleted mobs would sometimes reappear in someone's hands if grabbed, such as holodeck penguins."
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