Remember That Time Wolves Were Maybe Coming to Central Park?

WNYC Digital | Feb 2, 2015

Yes, this was an April Fools joke that aired on WNYC in 1998. We were not then—nor are we now—introducing wolves back into Central Park. But that doesn't mean intrepid journalist Amy Eddings didn't pour all her effort into this report.

Eddings took off for Ada, Ohio last week. If you're jonesing for her voice, here's a treat from our archives.

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