You are being pedantic. The time of year is not relevant to the point, and in any case 2 examples in addition to the current one is more than enough. There is

You are being pedantic. The time of year is not relevant to the point, and in any case 2 examples in addition to the current one is more than enough. There is a regular stream of these rumours which have proven to be empty so far. Perhaps the wolf will really come this time.