diff --git a/examples/embedded_c/embedded_c.c b/examples/embedded_c/embedded_c.c
index 5fbdd65b..44e3bf51 100644
--- a/examples/embedded_c/embedded_c.c
+++ b/examples/embedded_c/embedded_c.c
@@ -106,6 +106,7 @@ int main(int argc, char *argv[])
 #endif
     }
 
+    mg_stop(ctx);
     printf("Bye!\n");
 
     return 0;