diff --git a/assets/scripts/search.js b/assets/scripts/search.js
index f45c851..f64c6d9 100755
--- a/assets/scripts/search.js
+++ b/assets/scripts/search.js
@@ -408,6 +408,8 @@ if (searchInput && searchBtn && paneInput && modalResults && paneCount) {
 
   modal.addEventListener("click", (e) => {
     if (e.target.hasAttribute("data-search-close")) {
+      console.log("Closing search pane");
+      e.preventDefault();
       closeSearchPane();
     }
   });