Casting fear on mobs underwater is broken. The spell technically wears off before it lands.
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I had line of sight on the mob because I cast snare and lifetap without any problem.
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I had this happen in Warsliks Wood and Lake of Ill Omen, so it likely happens in all zones. I took this screenshot on Red, but I am guessing it's a bug that is on both servers.