diff --git a/src/Swipeout.web.js b/src/Swipeout.web.js
index 3bc34c5..b12a6d6 100644
--- a/src/Swipeout.web.js
+++ b/src/Swipeout.web.js
@@ -69,6 +69,8 @@ class Swipeout extends React.Component {
         ev.preventDefault();
         this.close();
       }
+      ev.preventDefault();
+      this.close();
     }
   }