This interaction looks unintentional because the space between the player the target.
#Is mining salt deposits while using a boat intended behavior?
flint echo
main rapids
Some salt spawns further in water than can be reached from land so i guess yes.
spare veldt
intended, the distance between target and object is just a game issue
spare veldt
you can mine a tree and be practically inside of it, or be behind someone mining the same thibg (looks like you're just mining them)