diff --git a/lbrynet/dht/protocol/iterative_find.py b/lbrynet/dht/protocol/iterative_find.py
index adbe202c2..87472d87c 100644
--- a/lbrynet/dht/protocol/iterative_find.py
+++ b/lbrynet/dht/protocol/iterative_find.py
@@ -169,7 +169,9 @@ class IterativeFinder:
             log.warning(str(err))
             self.active.discard(peer)
             return
-        except (RemoteException, TransportNotConnected):
+        except TransportNotConnected:
+            return self.aclose()
+        except RemoteException:
             return
         return await self._handle_probe_result(peer, response)