diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ assignees: ''
 
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+- [ ] I have searched through the current issues and did not find any that were related.
+
 **Describe the bug**
 A clear and concise description of what the bug is.