diff --git a/OpenSim/Region/Physics/OdePlugin/ODEPrim.cs b/OpenSim/Region/Physics/OdePlugin/ODEPrim.cs
index 6ade6388b6..507030b005 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Region/Physics/OdePlugin/ODEPrim.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Region/Physics/OdePlugin/ODEPrim.cs
@@ -882,8 +882,11 @@ namespace OpenSim.Region.Physics.OdePlugin
                 }
                 if (m_isphysical)
                 {
-                    d.BodySetLinearVel(Body, 0f, 0f, 0f);
-                    enableBodySoft();
+                    if (Body != IntPtr.Zero)
+                    {
+                        d.BodySetLinearVel(Body, 0f, 0f, 0f);
+                        enableBodySoft();
+                    }
                 }
             }