Game Mechanics: deepwater goblins have extreme melee range in Oasis

[Chortles Snort|eS]

now I've heard people say oh goblins attack with bows and arrows etc etc
but today i have personally witnessed deepwater goblins connecting attacks hits from extremely long distances 20 in game feet when fear kiting near the fishing huts

is this working as intended aka oh its bows and arrows
i've been hit in succession faster than really could be bow arrow delay (i would think) IMO multiple times from extremely long distances and can reproduce in front of a GM in person if necessary

thank you