diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index bf18af39102..f6d4977f258 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -103,6 +103,7 @@ For a more comprehensive changelog for the latest experimental SVN code, see:
    - Fixed bug where Goewin could get stuck in the Weregate
    - Fixed issue with Ratpouch repeatedly moving between two rooms
    - Fix for Goewin losing her schedule after Were-cave
+   - Fix for player getting stuck in sewer exit room
 
  Parallaction:
    - Made part one of The Big Red Adventure completable.
diff --git a/engines/lure/hotspots.cpp b/engines/lure/hotspots.cpp
index 65a12981d83..30b6f840fcc 100644
--- a/engines/lure/hotspots.cpp
+++ b/engines/lure/hotspots.cpp
@@ -3133,8 +3133,14 @@ void HotspotTickHandlers::followerAnimHandler(Hotspot &h) {
 				const RoomTranslationRecord *p = &roomTranslations[0];
 				while ((p->srcRoom != 0) && (p->srcRoom != player->roomNumber()))
 					++p;
-				h.currentActions().addFront(DISPATCH_ACTION,
-					(p->srcRoom != 0) ? p->destRoom : player->roomNumber());
+
+				if (p->destRoom == h.roomNumber())
+					// Character is already in destination room, so set a random dest
+					h.setRandomDest();
+				else
+					// Move character to either the player's room, or found alternate destination
+					h.currentActions().addFront(DISPATCH_ACTION,
+						(p->srcRoom != 0) ? p->destRoom : player->roomNumber());
 			}
 		}
 	}