diff --git a/gamedata/objects/ingame/lemmings.py b/gamedata/objects/ingame/lemmings.py
index 95f954f..148d0a9 100644
--- a/gamedata/objects/ingame/lemmings.py
+++ b/gamedata/objects/ingame/lemmings.py
@@ -111,6 +111,7 @@ class Lemming(BaseObject):
             self.speed = self.basespeed*4
             self.cachedrel = []
         self.selected = False
+        self.holdtimer.reset()
 
     def move(self,x,y):
         # Remember the digits, pygame rects only move with integers