diff --git a/gossamer_forums.rb b/gossamer_forums.rb
index f79c0e0..f652e5c 100644
--- a/gossamer_forums.rb
+++ b/gossamer_forums.rb
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # gossamer threads migration-import code
-# v0.16.1
+# v0.16.2
 
 require 'mysql2'
 require 'open-uri'
@@ -479,9 +479,15 @@ class GossamerForumsImporter < ImportScripts::Base
         resized_upload = upload_attachment(user, resized_temp_file, file['File_Name'], file_url)
         next if resized_upload.nil?
 
-        # Set the avatar usign the resized image
-        user.user_avatar = UserAvatar.create!(user_id: user.id, custom_upload_id: resized_upload.id)
-        user.save!
+        # Ensure the upload ID is valid and exists
+        if resized_upload && UserAvatar.exists?(custom_upload_id: resized_upload.id)
+          # Set the avatar using the resized image
+          user.user_avatar = UserAvatar.create!(user_id: user.id, custom_upload_id: resized_upload.id)
+          user.save!
+          puts "Avatar set for user #{user.username} with upload ID #{resized_upload.id}"
+        else
+          puts "Failed to set avatar for user #{user.username}"
+        end
 
         # Set the Profile Header
         UserProfile.find_by(user_id: user.id).update!(profile_background_upload_id: upload.id)